Mediated Settlement Agreement A mediated settlement agreement, also known as MSA is a contract. It is binding on the parties once signed. If you are represented by an attorney, then your attorney must sign as well. The purpose of a mediation is for the parties to reach an agreement. Therefore, once you have signed, any […]
“I want my money back!” His wife, soon to be ex-wife, shouted. Under section 3.402 of the Texas Family Code, a claim of reimbursement includes: Payment by one marital estate of the unsecured liabilities of another marital estate; Inadequate compensation for the time, toil, talent, and effort of a spouse by a business entity under […]
How Uncontested Divorce Works? In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse agree on all of the issues in your divorce. The issues in a divorce include: Custody or conservatorship parenting or visitation schedule Child support Injunctions Spousal support Medical and Dental support Division of marital property The benefits of an uncontested divorce is that it […]
Paternity. What is paternity? Paternity means the “legal” father of a child. The topic of paternity generally comes up where two parents are not married to each other. Therefore, the alleged father of the child must establish paternity in order for him to be viewed as the legal father of the child in a court. […]
Does My Immigration Status Matter in Child Support Case? A parent is obligated to financially support his or her child. Whether the parents of a child are married or not, they must support the child. Therefore, your immigration status does not bar (stop) the collection of child support. Undocumented Parent (Status) If the parents of […]
How Can I Collect the Cost of Baby Delivery and Medical Expenses from My Baby’s Father? For married couples, a baby born into a marriage is presumed as the child of the married couples. For unmarried couples, Texas law does not recognize the biological father as the legal father. Therefore, you must establish paternity before […]
All About Texas Divorce – Quick Guide. There are Five major issues in Texas Divorce. Custody Child Support Spousal Support Property Issues (including business) Mental Health CHILD CUSTODY and CHILD SUPPORT If you have a child under the age of 18 or has not graduated from high school, create a parenting plan with the following […]
When Do I Stop Paying Child Support? The court may order one or both parents to support a child. Obligor is the parent that the court orders to make payment towards the support of the child. On the other hand, the obligee is the parent that has exclusive right to receive payment of support. According […]
How to File an Emergency Temporary Custody A grandparent’s rights in Texas. There are ways that a grandparent can get legal possession of her grandchild, especially when the parents have disregard care. Also, in a situation where the child is in a harmful environment, a grandparent may request temporary custody. If you need an emergency […]
Steps to Emancipation or Removal of Minority Disability Chapter 31, Subtitle A of the Texas Family Code goes in depth on the Limitations of Minority. How can a minor remove his or her disabilities as a minor? Disabilities in this chapter is not referring to handicap. It is the inability or limited ability to make […]