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...
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Child Custody And Support
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...
License suspension and denial due to unpaid child support
If you have failed to pay child support on time, or have concerns about staying caught up, it is extremely important to understand the repercussions that you could face if you fall behind. For example, you could find yourself facing the suspension or denial of your...
3 ways to support your children’s adjustment post-divorce life
The aftermath of a divorce may be hard on everyone involved. Your minor children, who suddenly find their worlds forever changed through no doing of their own, may suffer especially, both emotionally and psychologically. Serious impacts may include anger, anxiety,...