In Texas, there are couples who choose not to get married through conventional means and instead have what is known as an informal marriage. This is alternatively referred to as a common-law marriage. In order for the state to consider a marriage to be valid in spite...
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What is the law for an agreed parenting plan with child custody?
A Texas couple that shares a child but is no longer together will inevitably want the child to be involved with both parents. In most cases, this is in the best interests of the child. Having a relationship with children is something that the majority of parents will...
Minor parents, Texas law for child support and the next friend
It is not unusual in Texas for a minor to be the parent of a child. While children must be cared for and supported regardless of the ages of the parents, there are different laws when it comes to a parent who is a minor. Minors are not viewed as adults when it comes...
Supporting parents obligated to provide health care in Texas
In Texas, there are numerous aspects to what has to be provided by a supporting parent when a couple shares a child and has parted ways. One important part of the support agreement is health care. It is imperative that a child have adequate medical care. If the...
Texas man embroiled in international child custody dispute
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
