Health Insurance Coverage- How it Affects Child Support in Texas
Jan 12, 2012
In Texas courts typically order the obligor or the parent paying child support to also maintain health insurance coverage on the child(ren). In some cases, however, the obligee will be ordered to maint...
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Texas Legislature adds 13 Factors in Ordering Possession for a Child Under 3
Jan 10, 2012
The Texas Family Code now provides 13 factors that a court is to consider when rendering an order for visitation to a child under three (3) years old. Previously, a trial court was to render an order a...
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Ground Rules for Divorce: Reduce the Conflict for Yourself and Your Child
Nov 21, 2011
Ground Rules for Divorce: Reduce the Conflict for Yourself and Your Child
A divorce or child custody case can be a very stressful time during anyone's life, especially on the child(ren). Use the follo...
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A Child During Divorce or Child Custody: Questionnaire for Parents
Nov 21, 2011
A Child During Divorce or Child Custody: Questionnaire for Parents
The following questions are helpful in evaluting your child's emotions during divorce or a child custody dispute. After reading the qu...
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Texas Marriage and Divorce Packet Part 5
Nov 03, 2011
Texas Marriage and Divorce Packet Part 5
What is alimony?
Alimony is a periodic payment of money from one spouse for the support of the other spouse.
Does the State of Texas have court-order...
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Texas Marriage and Divorce Packet Part 4
Nov 03, 2011
Texas Marriage and Divorce Packet Part 4
When am I divorced?
You are divorced when all the property and child related issues are resolved and the presiding judge signs an order, usually called a ...
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Texas Marriage and Divorce Packet Part 3
Nov 03, 2011
What is a temporary restraining order?
A temporary restraining order is a court order that sets forth the acts which either one or both parties are prohibited from doing immediately after the petition ...
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Texas Marriage and Divorce Packet Part 2
Nov 03, 2011
Is this different if I am in the military?
Not really. Time spent by a Texas resident outside of Texas, while in the military, satisfies the residency requirement in Texas for a divorce.
Am I entitled ...
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Texas Marriage and Divorce Packet Part 1
Nov 03, 2011
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE PACKET PART 1
Does Texas have an age requirement for marriage?
Yes. Both parties must be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage license. If either party is under 18 years of ag...
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Alimony for Texas Divorce Filed After September 1, 2011
Oct 24, 2011
In Texas, we have had alimony or "spousal maintenance" since 1997 but the rules have recently changed. Anything filed post September 1, 2011 is under new legislative rules. This guide summaries the n...
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