Visitation Cannot Be Denied Because Child Support Is Unpaid TEXAS Family Code 154.011: SUPPORT NOT CONDITIONED ON POSSESSION OR ACCESS. A COURT MAY NOT RENDER AN ORDER THAT CONDITIONS THE PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ON WHETHER A MANAGING CONSERVATOR ALLOWS A POSSESSORY CONSERVATOR TO HAVE POSSESSION OF OR ACCESS TO A CHILD. A Custodial Parent…
The amount of alimony is limited in Texas. Chapter 8 of the Family Code talks about “court ordered maintenance” which lay people refer to as alimony. That chapter of the code is specific as to who may receive alimony, under what circumstances, for how long, and a cap on the monthly payments. Depending on the…
Parents Who Interfere with Custody/Visitation It can be difficult to tell the difference between what is and is not custodial interference. Below, we take a look at some examples of each. Problems that may NOT be custodial interference • Being late to custody exchanges after notifying you of a delay • Arguments over a child’s…
4 Main Ways to Enforce Child Support Usually, the non-custodial parent or “payer” will be ordered to pay certain recurring amount of support. This may be monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly, often depending upon the structure of that person’s income schedule. The amount can be taken directly out of a non-custodial parent’s paycheck through an “income…
Modifying a Standard Possession Order in Texas Parents in Texas who are no longer in a relationship with one another will want to see that, despite their differences, they are both able to provide their child with a supportive and stable environment in which to grow. Therefore, the parents will either work out a standard…
Property Division Not restricted to 50-50 Property division is not always 50-50 in divorce under Texas Family Law Contrary to what many people believe, Texas Family Law does not mandate a 50/50 division of property in a divorce. Under Texas Family Law, the Court is charged with a duty to divide marital property in a…
Children’s Rights in a Divorce Case Adults dealing with their own issues can overlook how divorce affects the children. Actions meant to protect themselves from (or retaliate against) their former partner could damage the child. That’s why there’s a Children’s Bill of Rights a parent can request in a divorce case. Children’s Bill of Rights…
VIRTUAL VISITATION CAN HELP SUPPLEMENT YOUR CUSTODY ARRANGEMENT When parents divorce or separate, it is the children who often suffer the most. Figuring out the best custody arrangement is not always easy, and sometimes life demands or the need to relocate make it difficult for one or both parents to get the time with their…
