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Child Support Guidelines and Additional Support Above and Beyond The Guidelines

February 12, 2013

Child Support Guidelines Guidelines for ensuring proper child support Generally, child support is owed by the parent who does not have primary custody, the non-possessory parent (who is also…

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Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Under Texas Family Law

October 22, 2012

Texas Family Law and parental rights In Texas Family Law, the most common grounds for termination of parental rights in a step-parent adoption are: To…

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Summary of Texas Family Law Updates – Effective Changes Now in Effect

May 31, 2012

The Texas Legislature made changes in 2011 that impact many in the area of Texas Family Law. All of these Texas Family Law updates are now…

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Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) – Texas Family Law changes by the Texas Legislature in 2011

January 11, 2012

In addition to the changes I discussed in my earlier blog entitled “Texas Family Law changes by the Texas Legislature in 2011,” significant revisions were…

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Property Division not restricted to 50-50 in Texas Family Law

December 7, 2011

Contrary to what many people believe, Texas Family Law does not mandate a 50/50 division of property in a divorce. Under Texas Family…

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Family Law mediator – an opportunity to reduce unnecessary divorce litigation

November 21, 2011

The role of Family Law mediator continues to grow in Texas Family Law Courts. Virtually all family courts in Harris and surrounding counties now require mediation prior…

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Texas Family Law changes by the Texas Legislature in 2011

October 24, 2011

Texas Family Law The Texas Legislature made important changes to Texas Family Law in 2011 2011 was a busy session for the Texas…

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Divorce alternatives–divorce mediation helps change from “win-lose” to “win-win”

July 8, 2011

Divorce mediation is an alternative to divorce litigation. It is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and is required by most Texas…

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Characterizing property in a divorce settlement–community versus separate property

June 6, 2011

Division of property in a divorce settlement under Texas Family Law can be a complex process. The first issue that must be clarified is…

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