Putting a “Cap” on Child Support in Texas Many people believe that there is a statutory “cap” or maximum amount of child support permitted under Texas law. This belief is only partially correct. Texas has enacted statutory guidelines which apply various percentages – depending on the number of children the parent must support – but…
Factors a Judge May Consider in Deciding Custody Texas uses the “best interest of the child” standard in disputed custody cases. This is a rather amorphous standard, and one that lends itself to judges’ subjective beliefs about what’s best for children. There are some factors, though, that you can expect a judge to consider. 1….
Under Texas law, there are only limited circumstances in which a parent can modify a child custody or visitation order. Such a change will be made only if it is in the best interests of the child, and: 1. The circumstances of the child or parent have materially and substantially changed since the original child…
What is the Value of Mediation in Texas Divorce Cases? Mediation has many benefits in divorce cases, including: it’s less expensive than using a lawyer to take the same case through the courts mediation has a high success rate in resolving divorce issues, especially when both spouse are open to compromise and committed to reaching…
Money is the number one stress factor in many relationships. Sometimes a couple that has money problems will think that the answer to their problems is divorce. Each spouse is likely to believe that the other is mostly responsible for the couple’s money problems. This belief may or may not be true. One thing is…
REASONS TO CHOOSE COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE ATTORNEYS If you and your spouse are considering divorce, a new alternative to the usual adversarial approach is collaborative divorce law. This is an area of family law that trains attorneys to negotiate, compromise and create a friendlier environment. It is an effective, new way to end a marriage without…
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