Although the court may allow you to use community property to pay some legal fees while the divorce is pending, for the most part, judges tend to expect each party to pay for their own attorney.
Generally speaking, both parties involved are each responsible for 50% of the cost. In addition to private mediation, there are also some government sponsored programs which tend to be less expensive, and can be paid for by either or both parties.
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,...
It is unlikely that a judge would grant a termination of parental rights unless there is another person seeking to adopt the child. The law in Texas recognizes that a child has the right to know both of his/her parents.
If you haven’t been married very long and if you don’t have children, property or debts, then a DIY divorce may be an option for you. But be careful, doing your divorce incorrectly can have long term consequences for you and your family. We see people all...
