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HOW TO MODIFY YOUR TEXAS CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION RIGHTS Texas family law states that a court may modify a child custody order if the change is in the best interest of the child and one of the following applies: 1. The circumstances of the child or parent have materially or substantially changed since the…
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR EX DENIES VISITATION Protecting your rights Your response when your ex violates your court-ordered visitation rights depends on the circumstances. For example, if you fear your child is in danger from your ex, a reasonable response is to contact law enforcement. In most other cases, however, a more systematic approach…
WHY ‘MEDIATION’ IN A DIVORCE CASE IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA Couples in Texas should know that the divorce process can be very stressful, both financially and emotionally. There are a number of issues that have to be addressed, many of which can result in heated disputes. However, divorcing couples can use mediation to help…
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR EX WON’T PAY CHILD SUPPORT 1. Get the child support in writing: Child support obligations are created by court orders. If you don’t already have a formal written agreement with your ex, you need to go to court and get it in writing. 2. Talk to your ex-spouse: You don’t…
BACK TO SCHOOL CALENDARS AND CHILD CUSTODY SCHEDULES With the start of the school year quickly approaching, parents with children who are too young for school often don’t realize that the school calendar plays a big role in their possession schedule. Possession schedules and school calendars often go hand-in-hand. It is important for both parents…
SEEKING A CHILD SUPPORT REDUCTION/MODIFICATION IN TEXAS IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PAY When noncustodial parents cannot pay the child support payments that they have been ordered to make, they need to contact the court clerk and the Office of the Attorney General right away. The court does not reduce or reimburse payments if parents…
WHAT CAN I DO IF MY EX WITHHOLDS MY CHILD VISITATION While a child visitation agreement establishes the amount of time that a child spends with each parent, there are many cases when custodial parents—without any cause whatsoever—prevent noncustodial parents from seeing their kids for weeks, months, and even years. The following are the steps…
REASONS TO CHANGE/MODIFY YOUR CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT IN TEXAS Here are some reasons why a court might grant a modification of child support: • Your income was reduced: If a parent loses his or her job or takes a pay cut as a result of a demotion, that parent can request a modification of child…
IS THE FAMILY HOME DIVIDED 50/50 IN A TEXAS DIVORCE? When a married couple divorces, they must divide their marital property according to state law. Texas law uses the community property system, where all property acquired by either partner during the marriage becomes part of the community property of the marriage, with a few types…
