HOW SPLIT CUSTODY CAN BE A BENEFIT IN TEXAS DIVORCES Kids, even when they’re siblings, have unique needs and distinct personalities. Sometimes, this can pose challenges during divorce. For some parents, split custody can be a practical option. Split custody can allow parents to provide attentive support When parents divorce, they must keep their children’s…
WHAT ‘EVIDENCE’ WILL I NEED IN A CONTESTED TEXAS DIVORCE Types Of Evidence Initially, it is important to understand the different forms of evidence that may be introduced in a contested divorce proceeding. >Written Evidence: This category includes any documentation that is available in paper or electronic format, which a party will typically provide to…
VISITATION VIOLATIONS DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS AND COVID-19 If a custody order describes in detail the periods of possession during the Christmas holiday, this order will be binding on both spouses. The custody order is binding civilly and NOT criminally. This is an important distinction to make before you decide to call the police. All…
WHAT IS CHILD CUSTODY IN TEXAS AND HOW IS IT DETERMINED Types of Child Custody There are a few different ways a conservatorship can be granted. If one parent is granted parental rights over the other, they may be referred to as the sole managing conservator. In the event that both parents share custody and…
WHAT IS A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO) IN TEXAS A temporary restraining order, commonly known as a “TRO” is used in family law to place injunctions without a full hearing on one or both parties. These injunctions prohibit specific actions that could endanger or prove damaging to the property in a divorce or the children…
STANDARD HOLIDAY VISITATION SCHEDULE IN TEXAS EXPLAINED Many families have specific situations that occur during this special time, this visitation time is the most modified area in the Standard Possession Order. The Holiday schedule will always override the Thursday or Weekend schedules.Here is a reminder of the current Texas Family Law Code’s Standard Possession Order…
BOTH PARTIES CAN AGREE TO A MEDIATION IN A TEXAS DIVORCE In most cases, divorce mediation can work, but both partners must be on the same page to some degree. If most or all of the following are true for you, mediation might be right for you: You both agree that a divorce is best: Just…
ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT IN TEXAS In Texas, parents are required to support their children financially until the child reaches the age of 18 or stops attending high school. If the child is disabled, this obligation will extend into adulthood. Texas law provides a variety of solutions for when a parent refuses to comply with…
HOW DOES TEXAS DETERMINE CHILD SUPPORT? PART 2 Child Support Laws in Texas The child support laws in Texas are not contingent upon which parent has custody of the children. In fact, the Texas Family Code mostly bases its decision on two things: the number of children who need supportthe amount of monthly income A…
HOW DOES TEXAS DETERMINE CHILD SUPPORT? PART 1 There are many gray areas that exist in the practice of family law, but child support is not generally considered one of those areas. The state of Texas has created guidelines for determining how much child support should be paid. The calculations include consideration of the following: The net…
