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…
Read MoreGrounds 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…
Read MoreSummary 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…
Read MoreSpousal 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…
Read MoreProperty 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…
Read MoreFamily 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…
Read MoreTexas 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…
Read MoreDivorce 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…
Read MoreCharacterizing 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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