Many parents involved in child support-related legal matters believe that the guideline for child support in Texas is simple; however, the determination of child support may be more complex than it seems. While the current child support guidelines in Texas can give...
Month: April 2016
Tips for grandparents dealing with alienation from grandchildren
Grandparents can seek custody of grandchildren. As we noted in a post April 8, certain conditions have to apply in order for such action to happen under Texas law. One of the biggest challenges that has to be addressed in mounting such a case is the inherent...
Family law covers many bases; what applies depends on your issue
Family relationships can get very complicated. So can the laws that cover the many issues that may arise. Many in Texas might be surprised at all the bases that the law seeks to cover. Because of the scope of coverage and the consequences of not being compliant with...
Why Do Highly Successful People Get Divorced?
Every divorce is different, but there are some issues common to many marital splits, regardless of who the spouses are and how much money they make.Infidelity, abuse, addiction, and restless boredom are all common factors that often lead to divorce, no matter who you...
Can a Texas grandparent seek custody of a grandchild?
The general presumption under the law is that parents of children have the right to control access to and the welfare of their offspring, even to grandparents. This is a concept that has the blessing of the U.S. Supreme Court by virtue of a decision made a few years...
Framing custody for dad requires understanding motives
Texas law talks the talk when it comes to expressing that the best interests of the children are met by ensuring they get what amounts to equal time with mom and dad. It's not supposed to matter whether the parents are unmarried or divorcing.Very often, that's not how...