Mental health concerns can become a key issue in Texas child custody cases, especially when they affect a parent's ability to care for their child. Courts in Texas do not automatically deny custody based on a diagnosis. Instead, they consider whether a parent's mental...
Navigating custody and support arrangements in a blended family can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, especially after a divorce. With the addition of new spouses, stepchildren, and half-siblings, managing custody and support in Texas requires careful...
Divorce impacts more than just relationships—it also affects finances, property, and long-term financial stability. Proper financial planning for divorce is critical before filing to ensure individuals understand their economic standing, protect their interests, and...
Parents of children with disabilities face additional financial and caregiving challenges, especially when navigating divorce or separation. Understanding how child support for children with disabilities in Texas is handled can help parents plan for long-term care and...
Maintaining sibling bonds is essential for children's well-being, particularly those navigating changes within their family structure or the Texas child welfare system. When siblings cannot remain with their birth parents, adoption offers a path to legal permanency...
Examining the Upside: The Pros of Texas Prenuptial Agreements Prenuptial agreements can offer significant benefits by providing clarity, security, and predictability for couples entering marriage. Rather than signaling a lack of trust, many view creating a prenuptial...
Individuals facing domestic violence, harassment, threats, or stalking in Texas often seek ways to enhance their safety and well-being. Texas law provides a critical legal tool for this purpose: the protective order. A protective order is a civil court order designed...
Parents across Texas diligently meet their child support obligations, understanding the importance of providing financial stability for their children after separation or divorce. However, situations can arise where a paying parent suspects they may have paid more...
Covenant marriage is a unique legal framework that emphasizes the commitment between spouses. Unlike traditional marriages, covenant marriages require couples to meet specific criteria before agreeing and impose stricter rules if they decide to pursue a divorce....
Child support is essential to ensuring a child's well-being, but questions often arise about its application when the child becomes a college student. In Texas, the determination of child support is based on the non-custodial parent's income and the number of children...