Wondering if you can change your custody order? Some parents have made the mistake of making an informal agreement with the custodial parent that is contrary to a standing court order. A separate piece of paper for custody change is not valid or enforceable by a judge. The Court always look at the best interest […]
FAMILY CODE TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP CHAPTER 154. CHILD SUPPORT SUBCHAPTER A. COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT Sec. 154.001. SUPPORT OF CHILD. (a) The court may order either or both parents to support a child in the manner specified by the […]
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHILD SUPPORT CASES Child support is designed with the best interests of the children in mind. Generally, the purpose of child ѕuрроrt iѕ for the parents оf a child to support a child while he оr ѕhе iѕ grоwing uр. Therefore, child ѕuрроrt payments аrе оftеn mаdе when one parent iѕ not […]
Premarital Agreement: When You Need it, When You Don’t. What people call “Love” is interpreted as some people to mean attraction. Infatuation. Adventure. Feelings. At times, what we label ‘butterflies’ are simply active hormones. Therefore, it is not surprising that the he same things we love about our partners is irritating after 10 years. DATING […]
How to Protect your Families from Debts. Happy Spouse, Happy House Series: Did you know that 1 in 8 couples separate or divorce because of money? A wise man once said: “The love of money is the root of evil” (Paul of Tarsus). Another public leader added to this wise saying: “The LACK of money […]
Houston Family Courts – Contact information. Below are the names of judges for the family courts in Harris county, Fort Bend county, Montgomery county, and Brazoria county. Harris County Family Courts – Judge, Floor, and Phone Number. Court Floor Judge […]
The rate of family violence continues to rise. Each year, the Texas Council on Family Violence identifies women killed by male intimate partners. The purpose is both to honor their memories and raise awareness of family violence. In 2017, 136 women were killed by a male intimate partner in 42 Texas counties. As a result, 211 children will […]
January 8, 2019 is the start of Texas legislative session. Every two years, the Texas Legislature convenes for a 140-day regular legislative session. During the session, they attempt to pass bills that will correct some of the current flaws of our family court system. In between regular legislative sessions, legislative committees study key issues; also, […]
What are the stages of mediation? Mediation is another means of resolving a disagreement outside of court. The goal is to resolve the conflicts and settle the issues. Generally, there are five stages of mediation. Convening The Mediation Opening Session Communication Negotiation Closure The first stage is the opening or beginning of the mediation. At […]
5 Benefits of Mediation In Texas family courts, judges mandates mediation prior to final hearing. Although most people dread mediation, it is quite beneficial. The reason most parties do not like it is because they do not understand the mediation process. So, let us discuss five benefits of mediation. Mediation is less expensive Mediation is […]