Lives and circumstances change as time passes, which may impact your child custody and visitation agreement. A new job opportunity, a new relationship, wanting to be closer to family or even just wanting a fresh start may push you to move. As a parent, however, you...
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Child Custody And Support
How can you collect past due child support payments?
After finalizing your divorce, you and your ex-spouse must abide by the child support order in your settlement. If the noncustodial parent does not pay the required amount, you have several ways to enforce support. With knowledge of Texas child support laws, you can...
What should you do if your child wants to live with other parent?
Divorce can alter your relationship with your child. Acknowledging the need for flexibility can help you to embrace challenges with confidence so you can continue to support your child. When you decide upon a custody agreement, keep in mind that things may change over...
Understanding when child support ends in Texas
All states mandate parental support of their minor children, no matter the parent’s marital status. In most cases, both parents have the equal responsibility of supporting their children. However, while an equal duty exists, the amount of child support paid typically...
How can parallel parenting help our family?
Even if divorced parents get along, co-parenting has many challenges associated with it. For families with high levels of conflict, however, “traditional” co-parenting may be impossible. Fortunately, there is more than one way to manage joint custody. According to...
What is a COLA clause?
When creating your child support agreement, the court may add some different clauses into it. These clauses can address extra things beyond the general child support guidelines. According to FindLaw, one additional clause that may go into your agreement is a cost of...
Will your divorce include a Standard Possession Order?
When you and your spouse divorce, you must, if you have children, file a written parenting plan with the court that includes a visitation schedule. While Texas law allows the two of you to devise your own plan, the Texas Court System advises that a Standard Possession...
3 ways to help your child through your divorce
In the short term, the divorce of their parents is usually hard on kids. However, prolonged conflict between you and your spouse can cause even greater and longer-lasting harm. According to Psychology Today, there are things that you and your spouse can do to make the...
Should you seek 50/50 custody?
When you divorce, your priority is spending as much time with your children as possible. Depending on your family situation, however, an exact 50/50 split may not make the most sense. Review these factors if you are facing a divorce and considering 50/50 physical...
Interparental conflict, divorce and a child’s mental health
If you are preparing to get divorced or you recently worked through the process and you have kids, it is important to focus on their mental well-being. Sometimes, the end of marriage has an especially significant impact on children in terms of their mental health....