Cases Under Which Amendment Of Child Support Can Be Approved
Amendment of child support can be allowed in Texas under some scenarios that the court will determine under its merits. What if your ex-spouse wants to modify child support and you do not want to? According to VeryWellFamily, either party can ask for a amendment of child support, and neither of you can prevent the […]
Is Joint Custody Right for Spouses in Texas?
Scientists claim that joint custody is best for children of divorce. Many studies have come out showing the potential damage that sole custody can do. Divorcing Texas parents have to handle child custody on top of everything else. When deciding what option to go with, it is important to consider what is best for your […]
Is your Spouse Hiding Assets During Divorce?
When Texan couples decide to split, there are sure to be difficulties ahead. People may expect contention on matters of child support or custody. They may even anticipate issues with asset division. But most people do not expect their spouse hiding assets. Unfortunately, hiding assets is a very real problem among divorcing couples. Forbes examines […]
How Judge Decide Child Custody in Texas
While going through a divorce, parents need to decide who gets custody of the kids and make a parenting plan. However, if parents cannot agree, the courts will make the decision. So how do the judge decide on child custody case in Texas? According to TexasLawHelp.org, the state of Texas uses the word conservatorship to […]
Enforcing a Divorce Agreement in Texas
After your divorce in Texas, you must follow all of the terms of your divorce agreement. A divorce agreement has just as much power as any court order, and not following the terms of your agreement could lead to more conflict and legal problems. Here at the Lone Star Law Firm, we advise clients about […]
Special Considerations for Gray Divorce in Texas
Are you facing a divorce after decades of marriage? In 2017, the Pew Research Center reported that the divorce rate among couples ages 50 or older increased by more than 100% between 1990 and 2015. If you and your spouse are considering a so-called “gray divorce” in Texas, keep these unique considerations for Gray divorce […]
When will my Employer Stop Withholding Child Support?
In most cases, once your child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school, you no longer have an obligation to pay child support and your employer should stop withholding child support payments from your salary. Your order from the Texas family court may state this. However, if your employer withholds your support […]
What you need to know about how to Manage Mortgage in Divorce
Texas is one of a handful of states in the country that is referred to as a community property state. That means when a married couple gets a divorce, their asset pool is to be split evenly .However, Mortgage in divorce is something that remain puzzling due to its effects after divorcing One exception to […]
When Broken Promises Lead to Divorce
There are countless reasons why a couple’s marriage may crumble, such as infidelity and financial problems. Sometimes, marriages fall apart due to broken promises. There are many different promises that people may make prior to their marriage, such as agreeing to have children (or to go through life without kids), promising to stay faithful, and […]
Visitation Rights and Emotional Trauma After Divorce
Divorce can be a bitter, nasty process for various reasons. However, when family law matters involve children, the emotional toll can be particularly intense for kids as well as their parents. That is why we have visitation rights to allow spouses to visit their children. Sometimes, parents are not able to spend any time with […]