Family law judges often have to make very difficult decisions. State law admonishes them to prioritize the best interest of the children and the family when making custody determinations. For most married couples facing divorce, shared custody is the most likely...
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3 Grounds For Modifying A Child Custody Order
In Texas, courts may award parents sole, joint or split custody, which may be physical or legal. At the beginning of the custody determination process, the court views both you and the other parent as being on equal footing and considers multiple factors to decide...
The ins and outs of child custody transfers
If you have decided to end your marriage, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may squabble about property division or spousal support. Because having two involved parents is good for kids, though, you may have already decided to share custody of your children. The first...
Eligibility for spousal support in a Texas divorce
In the past, it was not at all uncommon for an ex-wife to receive spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony. This was mainly because it was common for women to stay home while their husbands earned a living for the family. With many more women in the workforce...
When can you modify child support in Texas?
When the court finalizes a divorce decree, it puts forth orders that both parents must follow. However, there are times when one party or the other may need to make changes to better fit their current needs, as well as the best interests of any children involved. In...