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...
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Child Custody And Support
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...
Changing a Texas child support order
When parents divorce in Texas, the court does its best to set a child support amount that meets the essential needs of the child. The judge also considers the financial resources and living expenses of each parent. However, these factors will probably change over...
What you need to know as a noncustodial parent
If you have children and are separated from your spouse or partner, child custody is something you need to consider carefully. In some cases, you might get custody, and in others, you may not. If you don't have custody, then you are the noncustodial parent. As a...
Unpaid child support could affect your passport application
If you fall behind on your child support payments, you should do everything in your power to get caught up as soon as possible. Back child support could lead to the loss of your driving privileges, the threat of time behind bars and a shattered reputation. In...