Child support

A mere change in income is not always a material and substantial change in circumstances. If it was there wouldn't be an (a) and an (a-1) to the...

Can you voluntarily get a Community Supervision Order related to child support (for monthly check-ins, paying arrears, etc.)?

You have no shot of getting this done properly except through the AG or with an attorney. Don't waste your time or the court's time with contempt...

My ex changes jobs getting paid overtime and wants to pay me directly instead of child support office

His stepchildren will not affect how much support he owes you. If he adopts them, it will lower his child support to you. There is no way the...

Generally, grandparents are not liable for their minor children's child support obligations. Grandparents are not liable under common law. Texas...

My kids & myself in texas-husband in ohio-advice on divorce

"When in doubt, strike first." Patty Hewes. Once you've lived in TX for 6 months, file for divorce. That will prevent him from being able to...

Child support warrant?

Google for the Harris County District Clerk and look the case up on their web site. It will tell you all that has happened in your case (assuming...

I have joint custody with my son's father but he has recently been charged with DUI, can I change visitation?

You can ask the court to modify the parent-child relationship and place minimal, reasonable restrictions on dad's periods of possession. You might...

Should my wife sign a waiver of service if she will be the one taking care of the divorce as the respondent?

She should either sign a waiver and file it with the court OR file an original answer with the court. Once the answer or the waiver have been on...

Can I still be claimed as a dependent?

I don't give tax advice and neither should 99% of the other family law attorneys who will see your question. Perhaps you should repost it as a tax...

Filing for an uncontested divorce. I have a question about one section of the "Out-of-State Party Affidavit".

Who is the out of state party? Refer to Tex. Family Code sec. 160.204(b). Please pay an attorney to read over your paper work before you file...