Child support is a significant financial obligation that many parents must fulfill. However, a common concern arises regarding the impact of child support payments on retirement savings. By understanding whether or not child support agencies can garnish your...
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Child Custody And Support
Enforcing support payments after a divorce
Divorce is never easy, and navigating financial responsibilities afterward can be challenging. If your ex-spouse is not meeting their support payment obligations, knowing the steps you can take to enforce these payments in Texas is important. Understand the court...
What are some ways to effectively co-parent?
Divorce is a legal process that can inspire many changes in your life. One of these changes is that you may have to learn how to co-parent with your former spouse. In many cases, co-parenting can benefit your children following the divorce process. However, you and...
Can a child chose which parent to live with?
When it comes to custody arrangements, it is important to understand the role children can play in making decisions about their living arrangements. Texas has specific guidelines in place to consider the preferences of children, but these preferences are just one...
More fathers are becoming custodial parents
In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the traditional roles of parents. Fathers, once primarily seen as breadwinners, are now taking on a more active role in parenting. This shift reflects the increasing number of fathers who are becoming custodial...
The impact of assets and bonus distribution on child support
Child support matters involve discussions about assets and bonuses when it comes to ensuring the well-being of the children involved. The state of Texas collects and distributes over $4.8 billion a year in child support funds. For spouses either paying or receiving...
Factors Texas courts consider when making child custody decisions
When your Texas marriage or relationship ends and the two of you have a child together, you may need the state to help come up with a custody plan for both parents to follow. While every custody case is unique, the state court system refers to the same set of factors...
3 ways Texas enforces child support arrears
When Texas couples with children divorce and courts arrange for child custody, the non-custodial parent may receive a court order to pay child support to ensure any minor children resulting from the marriage continue to thrive. The Attorney General of Texas website...
Should you seek sole custody of your children?
Deciding to seek sole custody of your children is one of the most challenging decisions you can face during a Texas divorce. This decision can have significant implications for all parties involved, particularly the children. In some cases, sole custody can provide a...
When circumstances change: modifying your child support amount
You worked hard during your divorce. You established a sustainable financial situation for the foreseeable future. Then, the unforeseeable happened. This type of situation is more common than you might think. Take a few minutes to read this article and learn a bit...