Divorce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The pandemic has been hard on millions of couples across the nation. Even families who often enjoy spending quality time together are feeling the strain. Extroverts are feeling isolated and alone. Introverts find that their sanctuary has been overrun by their partner...
Domestic Violence Surges with Coronavirus
With the outbreak of Covid-19 cities around the world have gone into lock down. The CDC and World Health Organization have released guidelines for how people can help slow the spread of the virus. These recommendations include frequent hand washing, use of hand...
What You Should Know About Spousal Support and Alimony
Two of the biggest things on any divorcing couple's mind are alimony and spousal support. Many people and even lawyers use these terms interchangeably. However, under Texas law they have a slightly different meaning. If you are facing divorce it is important to know...
How Does Child Support Modification Work?
When you get a divorce, many things that need to be ironed out. Child support is one of those things. While determining child support may part of your divorce agreement, you may need to change that amount down the road. However, before child support modification gets...
How to Choose a Family Law Attorney
When you have family issues that can’t be resolved on your own, you may need the help of a family law attorney. There are several issues where you want the help of a family lawyer rather than another type of lawyer. It’s important to know what those areas are how to...
What Questions Should I Ask My Divorce Lawyer?
If you’ve never been through a divorce, seeing a lawyer might feel a little intimidating. When you sit down with your lawyer, you may be unsure of how to go about it. Are you covering everything that needs to be covered? Lawyers cost money -- you want to make the most...
Does My Child Support Change if I Get Married?
When you go through a divorce, the parents or the court decide on an amount of child support for one parent to pay to the other. The same is true if you did not marry the other parent but still had a child together. Then, the other parent must pay child support. But,...
An Overview of Texas Child Support Guidelines
When you’re going through a divorce and there are children involved, it can become more complicated because there are different things to consider. One of those has to do with child support. Child support can get tricky if you don’t know what is expected, whether...
Find The Best Family Law Attorney in Texas
Are you looking for a family lawyer? How do you know where to begin? How do you find the best family law attorney? And how do you know they meet your needs? That’s the question we are going to answer in this article. In today's article, we will focus on the state of...
How Can a Father Get Full Custody of his Child?
If you are a father in Texas trying to get full custody of your child, you must have questions on how right? In the Texas family court, they base the custody decision on what’s ideal for the child. This means that they discourage completely cutting out a parent’s...
Important Questions To Ask a Divorce Lawyer
Divorce is something that can cause anxiety and pressure on both parties involved and the family. In addition, it can cause sufficient distancing between a parent and their children if not handled appropriately. But where do you start if you are sure you’re ready for...
How is Child Custody Determined in Texas?
Child Custody Laws differ from state to state. But if you are getting divorced or separated in Texas there are guidelines and laws that you need to be aware of. Why? Because custody laws are the number one factor a parent faces in a divorce or separation. These...
What to Bring to a Child Custody Hearing in Texas
When you have a child custody hearing scheduled, you want to be as prepared as possible. If you’re not, it can impact the results of your hearing greatly. Preparing for your child custody hearing starts with meeting with your attorney and having the right documents...
Texas Child Support Enforcement
Child support can be a touchy subject between parents, especially if one is not holding up their end of the bargain. When a court orders a parent to pay child support, they are supposed to follow the rules. The custodial parent counts on that money to pay for their...
Is Child Support Tax-Deductible in Texas?
Divorce changes many things, including how you file your taxes. Whether you’re the one giving child support or receiving it, you need to know the tax laws in Texas that pertain to it. Some people assume many things when it comes to child support, but much of what they...
Is Child Support Taxable in Texas?
If you’ve just gone through a divorce, you know that there are many issues to deal with besides the separation from your spouse. If you have children, the issues can become more complex when dealing with child custody and child support. Whether you are the one paying...
Tips on How to Find a Family Law Attorney
No matter what issues you are dealing with, finding the right family law attorney can have an impact on your case. If this is your first time needing the help of a family law attorney, there are several things you should know. Here are some tips on how to find a...
Questions to Ask a Divorce Attorney on First Visit
If you’re contemplating a divorce there are probably a million things running through your head at once. That’s why it’s important to be organized before you visit your divorce attorney, especially when it’s the first visit. Having topics you want to discuss can help...