In order to be granted a modification of custody, you must be able to prove to the court that there has been a substantial change in circumstances which will significantly affect the child’s stability. Things that qualify as substantial changes in circumstance...
Yes. In fact, wage garnishment is the most common form of child support collection. Typically, the custodial parent will go before the court and request a certain percentage of the non custodial parent’s wages be withheld, up to 50%. The non custodial parent,...
If you and spouse do not have children and/or the amount of property acquired during the marriage is less than $50,000.00 then you could serve your spouse via posting. Posting allows the local constable to put notice of your divorce in designated place in the...
While they may pay a role in the day to day life of their spouse’s children, step-parents cannot be ordered by the court to be financially obligated to their step-children. In fact, use of a step-parent’s income in child support calculation is prohibited...
As far as the court is concerned, step-parents have no obligation of support for their step-children. The use of a step-parent’s income in the calculation of child support is actually prohibited by Texas family code.
What happens next will depend on how the settlement was reached. If the settlement is memorialized in a mediated settlement agreement or a Rule 11 Agreement, you can file a Motion to Enter with the court. The Motion to Enter requests the court to sign the Final Decree...
If you suspect that your spouse is using drugs, one of the first things you will want to file with the court would be a “Motion for Drug Screen”. If your spouse tests positive for drugs, a court can do several different things. The court can: deny all...
For the most part, proving residency is as simple as signing an affidavit which indicates when you moved to Texas. There are situations however, such as when someone contests your claim, when you may be required by the court to produce further proof. Acceptable...
It’s entirely up to the judge trying the case. If he or she does order parenting classes, there are several different kinds of available programs. Some are geared toward the children, others geared more toward the parents, and they can range in price from $30 to...
