Child custody is a frequent concern for parents in Texas and across the country who are no longer together but share a child. This issue can be exacerbated if one of the parents leaves the United States with the child. Enforcing a child custody order can be difficult...
Year: 2015
Facts About TANF, Medicaid And Child Support In Texas
Some single parents in Texas require assistance from the government to make ends meet and to provide adequate health care for their child. This is where the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid come in. Child support is linked to TANF and...
What are the legal grounds for divorce in Texas?
Divorce has become increasingly common in Texas and across the United States. While the end of a marriage is a frequent occurrence, many might not be aware of certain divorce legal issues that must be dealt with. State law mandates that there be grounds for divorce...
Former NFL star and ex-wife in child custody dispute in Texas
Child custody issues can arise with anyone, anywhere throughout Texas. These happen often, and in some instances they even happen to people who are famous in the sports and entertainment industry. Regardless of who is involved in a child custody dispute, the same...
Is child support modification possible in Texas?
When a couple in Texas shares a child and one is ordered to pay child support, there is often a concern as to whether or not it can be modified. Those who are either the recipient of child support or the payer of child support can make the request for the order to be...
Legal assistance with postnuptial and prenuptial agreements
When getting married in Texas, no one wants to think of the scenario in which the union ends in a divorce. Given the number of marriages that do end in divorce, it is naturally something to consider even in the most storybook of romances. The sad fact is that many...
Can income be withheld for spousal support in Texas?
Divorce legal issues can come in many forms in Texas. With certain couples, a dispute can arise over factors including how much one spouse will pay the other in spousal support. Some people who are supposed to make payments to a former spouse do not do so on time or...
Content and enforcement of prenuptial agreements in Texas
Whether a couple is involved in a high asset divorce or one of more modest scope, there might be prenuptial agreements. The end of a marriage is always difficult, but if there is a disagreement over divorce legal issues when it comes to a prenuptial agreement, it can...
How is a person classified as a child support evader in Texas?
Child support enforcement is treated very seriously in Texas, and those who do not adhere to the terms of a support agreement are in danger of running afoul of the law if they don't meet their obligations. There are certain tactics that the state will use to make...
What are the three ways to establish paternity in Texas?
When a couple has a child in Texas, it is important to everyone that there be a legal father on record. There are numerous reasons for this. It is in the best interest of the child to know who the father is. The mother can benefit from knowing exactly where she should...