Texas Parenting Coordinator Child custody disputes can take a toll on everyone involved, especially children. When communication breaks down and small disagreements between divorced parents turn into constant arguments, Texas family courts may turn to a parenting coordinator that parents can work with to steady the situation. A parenting coordinator in Texas provides ongoing structure…
Understanding Texas’s Alimony Laws Spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony in the past, has a particular and limited role in Texas divorce cases. Unlike many other states, Texas approaches post-divorce financial support differently. There are strict statutory limits on alimony in Texas, specific eligibility rules, and defined timeframes. Texas’s alimony laws are designed to…
Texas Child Support Child support orders are a standard part of any divorce that involves minor children in Austin. Even though many parents dislike making monthly payments to their ex-spouse, Austin child support orders come directly from the court, and both parents must follow them. A child support order is created to cover a child’s…
Child Support is a Legal Obligation When parents in Texas separate or divorce, child support often becomes one of the most sensitive and misunderstood issues. Some parents may feel that if they share parenting time equally or both earn sufficient income, they can come to an agreement where no child support is paid. However, Texas…
UCCJEA Texas Child custody cases are often in-depth and emotional, especially when parents do not agree with each other. When parents live in different states or move across state lines to be outside of Texas, the challenges multiply, as parenting arrangements are adjusted and concerns about parenting time are brought up. To prevent conflicting custody…
Rule 69 Texas Family Law Divorce hits everyone differently. Some people handle it like a business transaction, others fall apart completely. Most folks land somewhere in the middle, trying to keep it together while everything they knew about their life gets turned upside down. If you’re going through a divorce in Texas, your Texas divorce…
TL;DR of Does a Spouse’s Income Affect Child Support A new spouse’s income does not directly affect a parent’s child support obligation in Texas; obligations are based solely on the legal parent’s income, as explicitly stated in Texas Family Code Section 154.069. The court may impute income (assign an earning potential) if a parent becomes…
TL;DR Substantial Change in Circumstances: Substantial Change Required: In Texas, a child support modification requires evidence of a significant change, such as a change in income, health, relocation, or remarriage that affects the child’s welfare. Court Scrutiny: The court evaluates factors like the child’s needs, safety, and the parents’ ability to provide care, and both…
TL;DR (Child Support Arrears and Forgiveness) Falling behind on child support payments can result in serious legal consequences, and while courts are strict about enforcement, limited options exist for reducing or forgiving arrears under specific conditions. Texas does not offer a general child support arrears forgiveness program, but it does have the Arrears Payment Incentive…
The Covid-19 pandemic has created financial difficulties for many divorced couples. Find out if you can defer child support during this situation here.