Aminu Law Firm, PLLC
Family Law | Litigation Lawyers
  • Home
  • Attorneys
    • Rachael Aminu
    • Jody-Ann Greenwood
    • Emmanuel Asiriuwa
  • Family Law
  • Other Practice Areas
    • Mediation
    • Family Immigration Law
    • Estate Planning
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • E-Books
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer

CALL US: 1-832-529-1255

Schedule a Consultation Today

July 20, 2018

New Baby, New Order – How a Newborn Affects Child Custody [Family Law]

Family Law – How Does a Newborn Affects Current Child Custody Order?

Perhaps you just had a baby. Congratulations! After you celebrate, take a look at your court order with your attorney. It is important to discuss how the new addition will affect any current child custody and child support order.

Texas Family Code allows modification if there is a “material change of circumstance;” that is, if the person ordered to pay child support (Obligor) has a baby, then situations have changed.

Where the Obligor (the person paying child support) has a new child, it is considered a material change in circumstances. Under the Texas guidelines, “child support is reduced if the obligor/payer is legally responsible for children in more than one household.”

For example, the Obligee (receiver of child support) is pregnant; also, this baby is from the same father as her other children. As long as the children are covered by an existing court order, she can request a new order to increase the child support. In other words, if you just had a baby for the same father as your previous children, the percentage of child support would be higher. There is an assumption that the new child or newborn is automatically covered. This is false. A new court order is needed for child support and possession and access.

This is the part where you (anyone with standing) can file for modification of parent-child relationship.

Just think: new child, new order. If the father of the new child is different from the previous child or children covered by a current order, then there is no need for a new order.

If you are still confused about whether or not you need a new order, contact of our attorneys for legal assistance.

What Should I Do After an Accident? Checklist When is the Deadline to File an Answer?

Related Posts

Music

“You are the Father!” – What is an Acknowledgment of Paternity in Texas?

Music

Enforcement of Child Support in Texas: What to Expect

Music

All about Collaborative Divorce

FREE CASE EVALUATION

We advocate for your interests in family and immigration matters. Call (832) 529-1255 or fill out the contact form for a free case evaluation.

Recent Posts

  • The Differences Between Naturalization and Citizenship
  • What is Common Law Marriage?
  • Who Can File Suit for Custody? General Standing | Texas Custody
  • Grounds for Fault in Divorces | Texas Divorce
  • Farmers’ Pathway to Citizenship – Immigration Law

Disclaimer

Your use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Aminu Law Firm or its staff. No information you submit to us will be treated as confidential/privileged unless there is a signed, pre-existing express written agreement (“engagement letter”) between you and this firm. The posts are for informational or educational purposes and should not be treated as legal advice.

Categories

Aminu Law Firm, PLLC
Location

8300 FM 1960 Road W.,
Suite 450
Houston, TX 77070

8325291255

Copyright © 2018 Aminu Law Firm PLLC, All Rights Reserved
Privacy Policy | Disclaimer