Can My Child Support Order Be Changed? Your Child Support Order may be modified if: • It has been three or more years since the order was established or last modified and the monthly amount of the child support ordered differs by either 20 percent or $100 from the amount that would be awarded according…
IS A 50/50 POSSESSION SCHEDULE RIGHT FOR YOU— Many divorcing parents feel they should be entitled to see their children at least half of the time. Most of them are surprised when I tell them this is not necessarily the case.Courts determine parents’ possession schedules based on what they feel is in the best interests…
CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINE PAYMENTS For the following guidelines, it is assumed that the monthly net resources for the supporting (non-custodial) parent are $8,550 or less. In these cases, the presumptive schedule of payments set by the court is as follows: • One child, the child support payments will make up 20% of the supporting parent’s…
Holiday Custody Arrangements for Divorcing Parents Family courts become busier around the holidays due to disputes regarding which parent the children spend time with during the season. To avoid circular arguments about promised holiday custody agreements, it is best to get both parents to agree on an arrangement in writing. Holiday parenting negotiations often involve…
What are the Grounds for Divorce in Texas When filing for divorce, one needs to file a document to start the process, the Original Petition for Divorce. The Original Petition for Divorce must include several things according to the Texas Family Code. One of the elements that must be included is the “why” the court…
How do I get ready for my divorce? Rarely do married couples get “quick” divorces. There are many reasons for this, such as the legal requirements of the state. But also, divorce is often a complex matter, the details of which take time to negotiate and finalize. Moreover, even if you are more than ready…
HOW LONG CAN MY CHILDREN RECEIVE CHILD SUPPORT? In most cases, the normal duration of child support is until the child turns 18 or graduates high school (whichever occurs later). Once your child is 18 or has graduated high school, you will no longer receive child support payments. However, there are a few important exceptions…
You may have heard of the terms uncontested and contested divorce but are not sure of what they mean and how they apply to you. Understanding the difference between the two can help you determine which approach is best for your situation. This decision is important because it can save you precious time and money. You…
WHAT IS JOINT CUSTODY What is Joint Conservatorship (Custody)? Joint custody is the legal right for both parents to live with and make decisions about their child. This custody option often requires both parents to make discuss decisions and come to an agreement about issues like where their children go to school. Joint custody is…
CHILD SUPPORT (NEED TO KNOW QUICK HITS) How Much Will I Pay in Child Support? Texas Family Code 154.125 provides the chart on child support guidelines and it is as follows: CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES BASED ON THE MONTHLY NET RESOURCES OF THE OBLIGOR 1 child 20% of Obligor’s Net Resources 2 children 25% of Obligor’s…
