Family Law Articles

Does Texas have any special laws regarding divorce?

Yes, there are numerous laws regarding divorce in Texas, which are important to be familiar with if you’re contemplating divorce. Each state has its own divorce legislation and practices, each slightly different. Below we discuss five important legalities specific to Texas. Texas Residency Requirements Each state has its own residency requirements, ranging from six months […]

No-Nonsense Advice: 3 Tips Before You File for Divorce

If you are certain that reconciliation isn’t possible with your spouse and you think it’s time to file for divorce, it’s important to be well prepared, to enlist help you need during the difficult transition, and to nurture the right mindset so that you don’t go crazy in what is often a lengthy, stressful process. […]

The Recent Increase in Texas’ Child Support Cap

Whether you’re the parent paying or receiving child support in Texas, you need to know about recent changes to the Texas child support laws. Effective Sept. 1, the guidelines for calculating the maximum amount of child support changed, raising the cap for the monthly maximum. Previously, the maximum monthly resources from which child support payments […]