People make many resolutions to start off the New Year, such as dieting, joining a health club, giving up smoking and getting their finances in order. As we begin 2016,…
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DivorceThe court will order the obligor to maintain or obtain coverage for the child if health insurance is available for the child through his employer at a reasonable cost. If…
There is a distinct difference between retroactive child support and child support arrearage: A child support arrearage occurs when there is unpaid child support that is already owed. The unpaid support…
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UncategorizedParental alienation occurs when a group of parental behaviors are damaging to children’s mental and emotional well-being, and interferes with a relationship of a child and either parent. This condition…
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Divorce, Hiring a Family Law AttorneyGeographic restrictions and relocation issues generally come up in three types of cases: (1) at the time of a divorce or other Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (“SAPCR”), (2) during….
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Divorce, Hiring a Family Law AttorneyOften times, people put off consulting with a divorce attorney because they are afraid to hear what their options are or they are not ready to deal with their situation. …
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DivorceTexas has a child support formula to determine the amount the state “presumes” is in the child’s best interest. Child support in Texas is determined by figuring out the average net…
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Child Support Payment in TexasThe “best interest of the child” is the guiding principle in Texas child custody determinations. The best interest of the child calls for the development of an appropriate parenting plan…
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MediationThere are two types of property and debt married spouses may have: community (owned by both) and separate (owned by only one). It surprises most people to learn that it…
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Separate and community property in TexasNow that you have made it to the mediation stage in your family law case, there are a few things that you and your attorney can do to ensure this…
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UncategorizedThe outcome of your divorce case may be decided as follows: You, your spouse and the lawyers negotiate and agree to the outcome; the judge decides the outcome; or a…
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DivorceWhat is a common-law marriage? In Texas, a common-law marriage is an informal marriage between a man and a woman who live together, agree to be married, and hold themselves…
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Texas Common Law Marriage