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Ending Child Support Payments Requires a Legal Process in Texas
February 28, 2020 Posted in Child Support Share
Non-custodial parents often assume that they can simply stop paying child support as of a child's 18th birthday. Whether the age of majority qualifies as the reason to end child support or the terms...
Read MoreTaking Cues From the Holidays for Your Divorce
January 31, 2020 Posted in Divorce Share
In many respects, the holiday season is about perspective. From the specific holidays people recognize to how they choose to celebrate, the holiday season means many different things to different...
Read MoreImpact of New Tax Code on Texas Divorces
October 31, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on December 22, 2017, the federal government enacted many tax laws that impact divorcing couples, particularly those with high net worth. ...
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Parenting Disputes After Your Divorce
September 30, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
For parents with minor children, getting a divorce will bring an end to your marriage, but it typically will not bring an absolute end to your relationship. You and your former spouse will still need...
Read MoreDrug Abuse and Divorce in Texas
May 31, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
Drug addiction and abuse affects every aspects of a person’s life, including their marriage. And when drug use is an issue, it is not unusual that it becomes the underlying reason for a divorce.
Read MoreCan You Claim Common Law Marriage in Texas?
May 17, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
Although it sounds decidedly old-fashioned, common law marriage is alive and well and recognized in a few states, including Texas.
Read MoreHow to Get a Divorce When Your Spouse Has Gone Missing
April 16, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
If you want to get a divorce but your spouse is nowhere to be found, don’t lose hope. Under Texas law, as long as you meet the state’s legal residency requirements, there are ways to obtain a...
Read MoreHelping Children Adjust to Divorce
March 29, 2019 Posted in Divorce Share
While divorce is hard on everyone involved, children are the most at risk for harm when a family unit splits up. This is true even when a divorce is cooperative and relatively amicable.
Read MoreUnderstanding Private Adoptions in Dallas, Texas
March 15, 2019 Posted in Adoption Share
If you are contemplating adoption, then you already know that it is the legal mechanism that allows a child to gain a parent who is not their birth parent. Adoption is a lifelong, permanent commitment...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Modifying Child Support
February 28, 2019 Posted in Child Support, Child Support Modification Share
Let’s face it. Life’s circumstances can change. You can lose your job or become ill or have some other setback that makes paying your bills and meeting your legal obligations tough. But there is...
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