Are spousal support and child support calculated for a total amount

Child support and spousal support are separate. Child support is based on a percentage of the noncustodial parents income. It is not based on your...

Ex has a job but refuses to pay child support because he can get away with it for now

OAG is great but they are overwhelmed. Your ex is incorrect - you have to drive the process. You will get faster results if you hire a private...

Can I officially use my Middle Name instead first ?

You'll need a court order to change your name on your drivers license. Consult an attorney - total fees and costs is usually under $1000.

I think I need to fire my lawyer.

You can certainly hire a different lawyer. Make sure you do so before you fire the current one. Your lawyer may be trying to convey to you some...

If the court requires or has ordered mediation you have to show unless it is waived by the court. Where is your lawyer? When kids are involved...

If a child turns 18 and no child support was ever filed through the courts. Can you ask for 18 years of back support?

In general only 4 years back support is possible. He clearly knew about the child. She clearly could have filed for support at any time. I can't...

Texas if your name is on the loan payment portion of the financing of the home, is it half yours.

The mortgage/loan is separate from the deed or title. If you are not on the deed but are on the mortgage, there might be a reimbursement claim,...

Is there anything my 17 yr old son can do to insure his son gets 'his' name at birth..?

There is no rule that says a child has to have it's father's name. The child's name should come from your son and his girlfriend. I'm not...

Can I earn my full custody of my daughter?

You should hire a lawyer and file a modification so that you become primary. It sounds like an enforcement of visitation may be in order as well.

Can my ex husband keep my children from me?

Start by reading your order. Do everything that it says you can do. Show up to pick up your child as stated in the order. Document that you are...