Going through a divorce involves many difficult matters, including who is going to have custody of the children. Whether the judge presiding over the case determines custody of the children or you and your spouse agree on a parenting plan through mediation, it is...
Establishing parentage in Texas
Establishing parentage in Texas is an essential step in protecting your parental rights. Traditionally, state law names this process “paternity,” but same-sex couples may also seek to establish parentage under the law. Reasons to establish parentage Not only does...
Can I move with my child after divorce?
In child custody orders, courts and parents do their best to attempt to plan for whatever future events might arise. However, sometimes circumstances change beyond what the parties anticipated. A move is an example of this type of change. The primary custodial parent...
Special expenses a judge may add to child support
While some costs are common to all children, your child may have some unique expenses that could make it difficult for you to keep up if the judge only awards you the standard amount of child support. Lawmakers anticipated this would be true in some situations, so...
How a new relationship may affect maintenance payments
Although you are no longer emotionally involved with your former spouse, his or her new relationship may be something for you to celebrate. When your ex marries or moves in with a new partner, your spousal maintenance payments may end. Here's what TexasLawHelp.org...
