Modifying Your Child Custody Order
Going through a divorce is often a traumatic and difficult time of life. When children are involved, it can be especially hard to come to terms over custody issues. It is important to note that with the passage of time after a divorce, circumstances often change necessitating modifications to a child custody order. While this… Read More »
Changes Affecting Spousal Support in Texas
Spousal support is often a highly contentious element of divorce. Many people are under the mistaken impression that spousal support is extremely difficult to obtain in the Lone Star State. Recent changes to the Texas Family Code make it easier to obtain spousal support provided that the spouse who seeks maintenance meets certain conditions. The… Read More »
Paternity Tests: When Do You Need One?
A showing of paternity establishes the identity of the father of a child and gives the child and father certain legal rights. In Texas, the father of a child has no rights or responsibilities with regard to a child unless there is an establishment of paternity. Mothers are presumed to be mothers at birth. But… Read More »
Enforcing or Challenging an Out-of-State Child Custody Order in Texas
Child custody is a complex area of family law. Attempts are usually made to apply the standard of best interests of the child. But when a protracted custody battle ensues, court decisions about child custody may leave all parties with a painful and unsatisfactory resolution. It is important to realize that you might be able… Read More »
When Child Visitation Is Limited or Denied in Texas
Determining an appropriate visitation schedule can be one of the more difficult challenges of divorce. It is generally recognized as important to allow children to spend time with both parents. But sometimes visitation can present a danger or concern about the well-being of the child. In those situations, visitation can be limited, or in severe… Read More »
Requesting Modification of a Child Support Order in Texas
Both parents have an obligation to support their children. As part of your divorce decree, child support is set in accordance with state guidelines. With the passage of time, situations change and you may desire to modify the order for support upward or downward. Should you be interested in modifying a child support order, you… Read More »
Enforcing Your Rights to Support and Custody
You can spend months hammering out the terms of your divorce agreement including child support, spousal support and visitation. But having something in writing may not always be enough. After divorce, your ex may fail to abide by the terms of the agreement and court order at some point. If your ex starts skipping payments… Read More »
Filing for Divorce: Step by Step
Getting a divorce is never easy, even if you and your spouse are on amicable terms. Ending a relationship is always stressful and disruptive. Each state has its own set of laws and requirements for divorce, and the process can sometimes feel complicated and exhausting. Fortunately, Texas is one of the easier states to go… Read More »
Do I Really Need a Divorce Attorney?
If you and your spouse have recently decided to get a divorce, you may be wondering if you should hire a divorce attorney. Of course, everyone can legally go through a divorce on their own. But before choosing to do, so it is important to understand what exactly a divorce attorney can do for you…. Read More »
What is Alimony?
So you’re getting a divorce and wondering about alimony. Will you have to pay or will your spouse? For how long will these payments be made? And for how much? Not all of these questions can be easily answered, but there are some facts about alimony that can help you wrap your head around what… Read More »