What is a retainer?

If you’ve spoken to an attorney, no doubt you’ve heard about retainers. But do you know what they are and how they work? A retainer account or trust account works a little bit like a checking account. For example, if you come to meet with me about a...

What are the child visitation schedules?

We’ve answered this question in detail as a part of our Austin Divorce Seminar video series. You can also go directly to the video that discusses child visitation schedules. One thing to keep in mind when it comes to visitation schedules is that the parents can agree...

What is involved in a custody modification?

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...

Can my wages be garnished to pay child support?

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,...