Your wages can be garnished if you fail to pay child support. In fact, wage withholding for child support is automatic in Texas, per Texas Family Code §158.001. If you are unable to meet your obligation to make the ordered support payments, request a modification of your child support through the proper channels. If you […]
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Complicated Custody Issues: Newborns & Breastfeeding Infants
Custody determinations are complex and involve many factors. The age of the child is one such factor, as is whether or not the child is breastfeeding. Texas law is somewhat vague on the topic, and arguments can be made for either side. Regardless of whether you are the mother or father of an infant, if […]
Tips for Talking to Your Children about Your Divorce
When you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, one of the biggest weights on your shoulders will be telling the children. How do you bring it up? What do you say? These are important question every divorcing parent asks. The news that a child’s parents are getting a divorce has an immense […]
What is a separation, and how does it work in Texas?
Separation is a scenario under which married couples physically live apart but are not divorced. This is not uncommon in a marriage that is headed for divorce, and most couples who plan to divorce live apart before filing for divorce and/or before their divorces are finalized. For some couples, a separation allows them time to […]
Types of Income Included When Calculating Child Support in Texas
Calculating child support in Texas is supposed to a relatively simple procedure using a state-specified formula, which includes the paying spouse’s net income. However, it can get a little tricky given the fine print regarding what types of income are included, what types of income are exempt, and what types of deductions you can make. […]
How the Courts View Splitting Up Siblings in a Child Custody Battle
If you are in the midst of a custody battle, you may be wondering whether or not it’s healthy and/or legally possible to split up the children, and how the judge might view that request. The court recognizes that each family situation is unique; splitting up siblings is not a cut-and-dried issue. The judge will […]
How is child support determined if parents share joint custody?
In cases of joint custody where each parent has custody of the child or children for a reasonable amount of time, one of the parents may still have to make child support payments. Because both parents may share a somewhat equal amount of cost to support the children, the court must carefully consider any child […]
How Child Support Is Determined in Texas
If you’re going through a divorce, you might be anticipating the child support issue. When you and your soon to be ex-spouse have children, a custody agreement is necessary. The agreement will also likely contain a child support order. Custody Impacts Which Parent Pays Child Support The first step in protecting the best interests of […]
Supreme Court Summary in Lee Case Highlights Importance of Family Mediation
The Texas Supreme Court recently issued an opinion on a case regarding enforcement of mediated settlements in child custody cases. In the case, a divorced mother argued for the enforcement of a mediated settlement that allows her to maintain periodic visitation with her 7-year-old daughter, despite her being married to a registered sex offender. This […]
Four Options for Divorce: which one works for you?
Not all divorces are alike; in fact, there are actually four possible divorce options that dictate how the divorce is handled, each with a different set of rules and procedures. DIY Divorces For some couples, a do-it-yourself, uncontested divorce may be acceptable. Truthfully, a DIY divorce is rarely advisable because there are simply too many […]
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