If you’re having an amicable divorce, you and your spouse may be able to jointly break the news to family and friends. The support of family and friends can make the divorce process easier for some people. However, knowing how to talk about divorce and tell others about the divorce is stressful, especially if they […]
Family Law Articles
Texas Child Support Laws: What Dallas Parents Need to Know
Texas child support laws require that a parent with whom the child does not primarily reside pay child support to the other parent (primary managing conservator, though commonly referred to as the custodial parent). The other parent, typically a non-primary managing conservator (commonly referred to as the non-custodial parent), will make these payments on a […]
How to Modify a Child Custody Agreement in Dallas
Parents usually finalize child custody arrangements at the time of a divorce. Others – such as unmarried parents – may finalize an agreement independent of a divorce. The agreement includes parenting time and visitation arrangements, as well as other issues pertaining to decision-making for the child. Whatever the case, you may find after several years […]
Husband cheated? How to Prove Adultery in a Dallas Divorce
Texas has no-fault divorce laws that allow persons to file for divorce based on no other reason than the fact that they are no longer compatible with their spouse. However, the state also allows persons to file for divorce based on fault. One of the grounds for divorce is adultery. The spouse alleging the other […]
How does child support work for same-sex couples in Dallas?
Child support for same-sex couples in Dallas is applicable only when a parent is related biologically to the child or has adopted the child because Texas does not recognize same-sex unions. Are you part of a same-sex couple in Dallas that is separating? Are you wondering, “How does child support work for same-sex couples?” These […]
How long do I have to pay alimony in Dallas?
Alimony payments vary in relation to the length of the marriage, generally between five and ten years. It’s a common question for those getting divorced in Dallas, “How long do I have to pay alimony?” Alimony payments are called spousal maintenance payments in Texas. A court may order that one spouse pay the other spouse […]
Dividing a Business in a Divorce in Dallas
Protecting assets in a divorce is understandably a concern for many who are going through the process. During the divorce process in Texas, if the spouses cannot come to an agreement on property division, a judge will award specific portions of the assets to each spouse as he or she sees fit, according to the […]
How to Change Child Visitation Schedule in Dallas
In the event of a divorce where children are involved, a custody and visitation agreement is either agreed upon by the parents or decided and ordered by a judge and/or court. If you currently have court-ordered child visitation rights or limitations in Dallas that you are hoping to change, a legal modification of court orders […]
How should I tell my children we are divorcing?
When you talk to your children about the divorce, you’ll need to tell them the pertinent age-appropriate facts, offer love and support, avoid blaming your spouse, and answer any questions they may have. When couples decide to divorce, telling their children becomes one of the most dreaded conversations they’ll ever have. Preparing yourself mentally, and […]
Does getting remarried affect child support for Dallas parents?
Child support payments are typically finalized as part of a divorce settlement. All details related to child support including the amount of child support that the obligor must pay every month are clearly defined in a child support order that is approved by the court. Changing child support payments is not easy. But does getting […]
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