How to file for modification of child support in Texas. Modification means change. A court order for custody or child support can be changed. However, there are legal guidelines for changing custody and support amount. How to change current custody, visitation, medical, or child support order. You file a modification case. A Texas court cannot […]
Child abuse facts and statistics. The child protection agencies receive more than 3.6 million referrals every year. These referrals involve more than 6.6 million children who are victims of child abuse. Unfortunately, the United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations. We lose an average of four to seven children every day […]
INTERVIEW OF A CHILD IN CHAMBERS. Did you know that in a custody battle, a party can request that the judge interview the child? In a non-jury trial or at a hearing, the amicus attorney (attorney of the court or custody evaluator) can ask the court to interview a child. The child’s attorney also known […]
In Texas, a spouse can ask the court for spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support or alimony. Spousal maintenance is more commonly asked for by a homemaker (housewife) or a disabled spouse. However, there are factors that must be considered. See below. A spouse who receives the court order pay spousal support pays it […]
Annulment is a lawsuit where a spouse asks the judge to declare his or her marriage invalid for particular reason(s) that existed at the beginning of the marriage. There is a difference between annulment and divorce. In a divorce, the court rules that a valid marriage has ended. However, in a suit for annulment, the […]
The Debt of Divorce When you treat your Marriage like a business transaction, you become married to a business partner. Many relationships have lost intimacy, and they are at an all-time low. There is deficit in their love tank. Why? We live in a time and age where people are less likely to commit and […]
Mediation is fast approaching. What do I need to take with me to a divorce mediation? It is good to be prepared – even better to be over-prepared than to be unready. Also note that when you have an attorney with you, there is more ease. An attorney-mediator is a trained professional who can explain […]
How do I get divorced for free? If you cannot afford an attorney for your divorce case, there are options. There are laws that allows an indigent to get a divorce at no or low cost. When you file a suit for divorce in the proper court, you need to pay your filing and court […]
How to Handle Divorce with Kids. A study from VeryWell Family shows that: “Children living with both biological parents are 20 to 35 percent more physically healthy than children from homes without both biological parents present.” The crushing impact of divorce on children is one of the main reasons some couples stay in unhealthy relationships. […]
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