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In divorces involving children, the Texas court prioritizes the best interests of the child above all else. Additionally, the court recognizes that the needs of children change as the years progress. Therefore, modifications to custody are sometimes necessary. Some...
There are local laws that govern how tall you can build a fence and what materials you can use, but generally speaking, Texas law supports your right to build a fence on your property. Texas law also protects you if your neighbor, whether accidentally or on purpose,...
Parental alienation happens when one parent uses manipulation to destroy the positive relationship the other parent has with the children. According to Psychology Today, this parenting tactic often qualifies as psychological child abuse. It can be equally devastating...
If your marriage seems to be on the rocks, you may be wondering if ending your marital union is the right choice. You may not quite be ready to serve your husband or wife with divorce papers, though. Asking your spouse to join in marriage counseling may help you make...
Surviving a divorce requires building a support system of family and friends on whom you can rely. You may find that you need to start turning to them early on in the process. People who care about you want to help but do not always know how. They may say or do things...
Changing your name after divorce can be liberating, but it can also be a time-consuming hassle with many hurdles. In some cases, it can even disrupt your finances. Consider the practical impacts of changing your name before you complete any paperwork. Identity...
As a parent, you want to avoid harming your child at all costs. Because telling them about the upcoming divorce would hurt them, it makes sense that you want to put it off for as long as possible. But did you know that by doing so, you may actually cause them even...
The last thing you want after a divorce is to end up having to move away from your child, especially after spending so much time and effort working out a co-parenting system that works for everyone. Unfortunately, this is a possibility that you cannot overlook,...
If you currently owe child support or expect to owe support shortly, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the process of making payments. Many parents have child support withheld automatically by their employer through an income withholding order. However, you...
Some Texas marriages may end with a court order for an ex-spouse to provide spousal maintenance. If your marriage lasted for at least 10 years, a judge may award financial support under Chapter 8 of the Texas Family Code. An individual who cannot earn enough income...
