If you are a parent of minor children considering divorce, one of your main concerns is probably child custody. In Texas, courts determine custody based on the best interests of the children, taking into account numerous factors, including but not limited to your...
When you and your spouse split up in Texas and your spouse was the main breadwinner in your marriage, you may decide to pursue spousal maintenance, or alimony, in your divorce. Whether you receive spousal maintenance depends on a variety of factors, and if you do...
When a court issues a child support order, it assumes that at some point in the future circumstances will change and it will need to alter the order. However, until the court makes an official ruling, your child support order will not change. The Attorney General of...
As a stay-at-home parent, you dedicate your time to your family, providing essential support for your working spouse in many ways. Leaving your career to focus on your children can present unique challenges if you decide to get a divorce. Understanding your options...
In the aftermath of a divorce, it is important to have a detailed and well-thought-out parenting plan. This way, even if you run into arguments with your co-parent - a common occurrence among divorcees - then you will know how to handle it. Being as specific with the...
Most parents want the best for their children; however, their feelings about their children’s other parents sometimes get in the way. In some cases, people may even go so far as to try to adversely affect their child’s relationship with his or her other parent....
If you have a child who keeps running away, you need to find a solution that will ensure your child gets the help he or she needs. Your goal should be to keep him or her safe and get to the root issue. According to the Texas Youth Helpline, when a child runs away from...
When you own a home with your spouse in Texas and the two of you decide to split, you need to figure out what to do with any home equity you have amassed since purchasing the property. There are a number of ways you might do this. The option that may benefit you most...
If you decide to divorce in Texas and cannot reach an agreement with your former spouse, the court determines custody, support payments, property division and debt payment. In Texas, divorce proceedings take about 60 days. Learn more about ending your marriage in the...
If you owe child support, you need to familiarize yourself with a number of issues. For example, you need to review the potential consequences associated with falling behind on payments and you need to do whatever you can to ensure that you stay current. Aside from...
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