The question of whether fathers are treated equally in Texas child custody cases is one that resonates deeply within families undergoing the challenging process of a divorce or separation. Texas,…
How Is The Amount Of Alimony Determined In Texas
Alimony, called “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance” in Texas when ordered by a court, is financial assistance one spouse may be required to pay the other following a divorce. The…
“Custodial” Parent Rights And Responsibilities In Texas
Getting divorced in Texas can be emotionally devastating and expensive. It can be even worse when the two parties are fighting over custody of their child. Learn about your rights…
Some Things You Need to Know About Texas Child Custody Laws
A generation ago, most children grew up in “traditional” homes. A married mother and father, who had never been married to anyone else, headed the household. The children were their…
How Do I Find a Top-Rated Child Custody Lawyer in Texas?
A seemingly trivial statistical change in 2007 speaks volumes about child custody in today’s America. That year, the Census Bureau stopped assuming that children lived with two married parents. Indeed,…
Who Claims a Child on Taxes in a 50/50 Custody Arrangement?
On July 15, 2021, the law in this area changes substantially. However, these changes only affect the method of child tax credit payment. Parents may now claim some child…
Supreme Court of Texas Protects the Constitutional Rights of Parents in Landmark Child Custody Case
Justices reverse lower court ruling that had granted partial custody to deceased mother’s fiancé AUSTIN, Texas – The Supreme Court of Texas has unanimously upheld the constitutional rights of…
How is Child Custody Established in Texas?
Whether you are in the early stages of divorce planning with minor children from your marriage, or you are anticipating a child custody case as a result of a…
Texas Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Child Custody Suit between Father and Mother’s Ex-Boyfriend
The Supreme Court of Texas is set to hear a case in which partial custody of a young child could potentially be given to her deceased mother’s ex-boyfriend.
Four Tips for Increasing the Odds of Getting Child Custody in Texas
For parents, going through a child custody dispute is stressful, frustrating and often overwhelming. Custody cases can be contentious and emotionally draining. The good news is you are not merely…