How a spouse can get Spousal Maintenace a.k.a. "Alimony" in Texas Divorce Proceedings.

This article addresses how a party can modify or change a child support obligation in Texas.

What is "Gray Divorce?" "Gray Divorce" is a reference to spouses over the age of 50 going through a divorce and are typically members of the Baby-Boomer generation. Over the past 20 years, the Gray Divorce rate has nearly doubled, while the overall divorce rate has seen a slight decline. Many high-profile cases, such as Bill and Melinda Gates, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, have brought attention to the growing number of Gray Divorces.

Once you have court orders in place that determine when, where, and how each parent will exercise their possession and access to the kiddos, the orders must be followed unless the parties otherwise agree to deviations from the order. What Are Your Options When a Co-Parent Is Being Difficult and Not Following Court Orders? You have a couple options that include asking the court to enforce the orders that are currently in place (enforcement action), and/or asking the court to m

If the parties are not able to reach agreement on child support, the court will order child support in accordance with statutory guidelines found under the Texas Family Code. The PRESUMPTION is that the application of the guidelines is in the best interest of the child (the last section of this article discusses rebutting the presumption). Child support is calculated according to net monthly resources, generally of the non-custodian parent. Generally, the statutory guidelin

HIRING THE RIGHT DIVORCE ATTORNEY IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR Just the thought of going through a divorce is stressful, but the process does not have to be. In my opinion, the single most important decision you can make is hiring a knowledgeable, qualified divorce attorney that can efficiently navigate the divorce process and family law courts in your county. You should set aside the time to visit multiple attorneys and find one that you are comfortable with and can effectively