Anyone behind in their child support payments could have the Texas child support enforcement office collect payments from their IRS tax refund to cover any arrears. This is often referred to as a tax refund seizure. The collected money will then be given to the appropriate child support agency by…
The amount of child support paid by a parent in Texas gets calculated by multiplying the net income of the parent by a stator percentage. According to Texas law, courts are able to order support to get paid when the parents are living separately, regardless if they share child custody….
Appearing in Court is not an activity with which the majority of people are familiar. In fact, many people will never have a need to be in court unless they are called for jury duty. However, some instances require a court appearance. A divorce will almost always require at least…
One of the most common questions during divorce consultations is whether it’s a good idea to continue living in the marital home or leave. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach that can apply equally to all inquiring spouses, some factors are worth considering across the board. Below, we’ll discuss the…
Newly married couples starting to build a new life together will soon realize that taking care of a home and young children is no small feat. This may lead to one person leaving their job to be a full-time homemaker. This may benefit the marriage and the children, but in…
While more and more people are learning about the destructive effects of parental alienation, the issue is often misunderstood by society at large. Commonly seen in divorce or custody cases, parental alienation occurs when one parent withholds child visitation from another or otherwise seeks to turn a child against a…
If you are a man heading into custody proceedings, you likely have a number of questions and concerns. These likely include questions about a father’s parental rights in Texas. There are five things you may not know about your parental rights as a father. We will discuss these here, and…
Issues pertaining to child custody are often the most difficult aspect of any divorce to resolve. There is often a great deal of conflict that occurs in situations where both parents feel very passionately, and finding the best custody arrangement can often be a messy battle. Parents who are awarded…
In a child custody situation, if the custodial parent decides to move out of state with the child, this will force the other parent into a long distance relationship with the child. Many times, there is an agreement between the parties, stipulating that such a move can not be made….
The kids are so excited! School’s out! Summer Vacation! But for single parents or divorced parents who share custody, just the thought of Summer might be enough to bring on a case of hives. With summer comes a change of normal routine visitation schedules. Depending on the Court’s orders for…
