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FAQ’s About Child Support in Texas

July 28, 2017 By Staff - S.R.

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Child support in Texas is pretty much what it sounds like – financial assistance to support your child following a divorce. It is court-ordered money payable from one parent or conservator to the other, normally paid on a monthly basis. All child support in Texas must be paid through the Attorney General’s clearinghouse in San Antonio, called the Child Support Disbursement Unit. There is no option … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: child support, Children, factors, Texas

Residency restriction issues can affect Texas parents

March 22, 2017 By legal staff - W.C.

When two parents in Texas split up, it raises a whole host of legal issues surrounding the care of their child. Naturally both parents want to maintain a nurturing relationship with their child, and to that end, in child custody cases, Texas courts aim to see that a child is given the opportunity to spend frequent and regular time with both of his or her parents. This means that sometimes the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: factors, legal issues, relocation, Texas

Rights of a parent with regard to child custody in Texas

March 9, 2017 By legal staff - W.C.

Many people in Texas are parents. While the parents are together, co-parenting and raising a child can be a little simpler. However, when parents divorce or split up, the parenting dynamics change drastically. The children obviously cannot be in two places at one time. In many situations, the children will end up splitting time between both parents' abodes. The parents will also still have to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: Children, custody, Parents, Rights, Texas

Creating a viable custody and visitation schedule

October 5, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

Couples in Texas may go through many changes and turbulent times, facilitating the need for the end of the marriage. It is by no means an easy decision for most families, especially when there are children involved. Despite the end of their legal relationship with one another, parents will usually want to continue a bond with their offspring. The benefits of this to both parties, especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: custody, Parenting Plan, visitation plans

Shared parenting benefits children of divorce

September 21, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

Although a divorcing couple agrees to end the legal relationship with one another, when there are children involved the relationship never really comes to an end. In some divorces, where the split has not been amicable, ex-spouses may have no interest in speaking to one another but, according to the Attorney General of Texas, shared parenting can be very beneficial for children after a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: Children, Communication, Parenting Plan

Can children choose who to live with in a divorce?

September 7, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

Many couples in Texas may be under the misconception that when a child reaches a certain age they can decide which parent they want to live with in the event of a divorce. However, this is not the case. There are certain provisions in the Texas Family Code regarding the right of children to express their wish of where they want to live, but there is no obligation for the judge to fulfill that … [Read more...]

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How are location services used for Texas child custody cases?

May 5, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

In Texas, there are times when a parent must be located. For that, there is a program that the state will assist with in locating the parent. This is something that can be used for several reasons including the following: for the establishment of a court order regarding paternity, child support or medical support; to seek child support that has been ordered by the court or for the enforcement of a … [Read more...]

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Examining conservatorship in Texas

March 11, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

Conservatorships are the rights and responsibilities of the parent toward the child. The parent who has custody of the child after a divorce is known as the conservator. As with other states, if divorcing parents can come to a decision about a parenting plan, courts enforce that. But if they cannot, then courts decide the terms of the conservatorship according to the best interests of the … [Read more...]

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Assisting grandparents exercise their rights

October 30, 2015 By legal staff - W.C.

There is no doubt that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is unique, but in child custody cases, the rights of grandparents are not always clear. Sometimes, it is necessary to turn to an experienced attorney to guide grandparents through the legal maze. Even though certain cases in Texas have prioritized parental rights over those grandparents may exercise, the window on … [Read more...]

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What rights do grandparents have after parents divorce?

October 15, 2015 By legal staff - W.C.

When a couple ends their marriage with one another, perhaps their feelings and their children’s wellbeing is their focus at that emotional time, so family members such as grandparents might end up in the dark. Many grandparents in Texas have strong and healthy bonds with their grandchildren, and after a divorce, they are suddenly left with few options with regard to visiting their grandchildren or … [Read more...]

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