If you are currently struggling financially or dislike the idea of giving money to your ex, you may feel tempted to withhold child support. At first glance, it may seem like your ex will suffer immensely for this decision. There is some truth to this, but whatever...
Parents filing for divorce in Texas must make a child custody agreement. Texas law calls legal custody "managing conservatorship" and physical custody "possession." When you or your spouse files for divorce, you may ask the court to make a decision about possession...
In these challenging economic times, you may be having trouble paying your monthly child support. On the other hand, you may think your ex-spouse should make higher support payments than he or she currently does. In Texas, a judge may agree to change a parent’s...
With few exceptions, the law holds that children benefit from maintained relationships with both parents following a divorce. If your former spouse has a history of abuse or neglect, however, the court may see fit to name you as your child’s sole managing...
Courts go over many different factors when trying to find an outcome that serves a child's bests interests. However, there are some guiding principles that play a key role in how many custody decisions are made. For example, a child's health and safety is a top...
Matters of child custody and conservatorship in Texas can be difficult for parents to address on their own. Particularly when they are entrenched in their own divorces, parents may struggle to ensure that they are able to give enough time and attention to the legal...
Texas parents are expected to provide financial support for their children after they go through divorces and separations. This support is generally recorded in a court-determined child support order or a child support agreement that the parents execute and that is...
As time goes on in Texas, people’s lives change for many different reasons. Who they were five or ten years ago may not be who they are today. So, people will need to adjust their lives accordingly to how they may have changed or due to the circumstances which caused...
When paying child support, it's critical to pay close attention to the impact on your personal finances. While it's important to make payments in full and on time, your circumstances have the potential to change as time goes by.If you find yourself struggling to stay...
Coping with divorce can be stressful for all parties involved. In Texas, it may be especially hard for the children to come to terms with living with only one parent at a time. Custody agreements and co-parenting plans seek to make this difficult process as suitable...
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