Enforcing the Child Support Order Child support orders are given by a court to ensure that the best interest of the child is protected even after a divorce. This is even more necessary in a situation where there is a special needs child involved. However, there are situations where the obligor may fail to comply…
Most Texas residents are well-aware that if they get too many moving violations on their driving record or if they are convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), their driver license will be suspended. However, what many people do not know is that if they fall behind on their child support payments, that too can result in…
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR NOT PAYING CHILD SUPPORT IN TEXAS? Making child support payments can be a challenge for parents across Texas, even for the people who appreciate the fact that the money is a critical resource for their children. Most parents don’t exactly enjoy handing money over to an ex, particularly if that…
DENIAL OF VISITATION RIGHTS IN TEXAS Parents in Texas and around the country generally love their children and value their time with them. Unfortunately, there are situations in which a divorce leaves a parent without access to his or her children. This may be because a family law court has decided to stop visitation or…
It’s important to be 100 percent clear on how the divorce mediation process works. This allows you to make all the right decisions along the way, while preventing costly mistakes. Knowing what to expect from a divorce mediator is critical, as this knowledge positions you for success. A divorce mediator does not have the same…
HOW LONG DOES A DIVORCE TAKE? One of the biggest fears that people have about divorce is that they will get caught up in a stressful and costly legal battle that goes on for years. In reality, such legal battles are rare. Here is some information about divorce timelines in Texas: There Is A 60…
Do I have to wait three years to modify child support? Child support, Texas Family Code Section 156.401 states that final orders can be modified if either (a) there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances for a party or the child after the order was entered; or (b) it has been three…
PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS WITH A PROPERTY DIVISION CHECKLIST There is no denying the fact that property division can be a contentious issues during the divorce process. While you have one idea of what should happen, your soon to be ex-spouse may have another. Develop a comprehensive property division checklist Issues involving assets and debt division…
