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….
The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is special. It is one that is built over time. To flourish, the grandparent grandchild relationship needs geographical proximity, physical contact, and a sense of normalcy. When parents threaten that bond through divorce, abuse, or a family misunderstanding; grandparents are understandably distraught and…
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…
Parental alienation is a legal term that describes a condition where one parent undermines, degrades, and damages the other parent’s relationship with one’s child or children. Children will feel especially vulnerable during a separation or divorce, and relationships with parents can get strained. The experience can be traumatic for some…
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…
When considering the adoption of a stepchild, it is important to think about your rights as a parent if you and your spouse were to divorce. If you have not legally adopted your stepchild, you may face trouble when fighting for custody of these children down the road. As a…
Child custody issues can sometimes be a stressful affair for people going through a divorce – especially when it comes to visitations. Child custody laws are complex, and often require someone experienced to help you. The best way to successfully come out of this process is by having an experienced…
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…
