When parents divorce, Texas courts put the children's well-being first. Many times, both parents share custody to support the parent-child relationship. However, the following situations might allow modifications to custody or child support arrangements. Material and...
Child Custody
Do working parents have a fair chance for custody in a divorce?
The biggest point of contention in many divorce proceedings is often child custody. The discussion can take a turn for the complex when one spouse is a dedicated stay-at-home parent. According to 2020 census data, around 25% of children live in a household with a...
Do Texas courts treat both parents equally in custody decisions?
When a marriage ends in Texas, fathers may have concerns about continuing a relationship with their young children. While mothers traditionally received sole custody in decades past, today state courts treat parents the same regardless of gender when making custody...
How your former spouse moving in with someone new affects custody?
Common causes of child custody changes include relocating to a new place or moving in with a new partner. If you learn that your ex-spouse is moving in with someone new, you may wonder how this will affect your child custody arrangements. Legal issues will appear if...
How does Texas calculate child support?
Even after a divorce, both parents still have a duty to support their children. That is why one parent often has to pay child support to the custodial parent, so they can help provide for their children. This can leave many parents wondering: how much must they pay in...
Can my ex take our child out of Texas?
After going through a divorce, you cherish the time you have with your child. If your former spouse is the primary caretaker, you only get to see your kid in infrequent visits. But now your ex wants to move out of Texas and take your child with. What happens now? A...
How does your child’s age affect custody rulings?
Divorce comes with an abundance of challenging situations and difficult decisions. But any divorcing parent knows that a child custody battle might be one of the toughest ones. In contested cases, a judge will determine which parent receives custody. But how do they...