If you are ordered by a court to pay child support you may wonder how that obligation is affected when you go on disability. Does the Child Support Obligation Automatically Change When I go on Disability? If you have already been ordered by a Texas court to pay child support, that will not change just because you are now on disability. Any obligation that you have will not decrease on … [Read more...] about Do I Have to Pay Child Support if I go on Disability?
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Even if the Courts Are Closed You Can Still File for a Protective Order
During partial and complete shutdowns, it is often difficult to know what is going on at any particular time. Be aware that if you need a restraining order or protective order in Texas, you can still file to request one from the court. How the courts are operating varies by Texas county, and also by the particular court. But, rest assured, there are provisions in place to deal with … [Read more...] about Even if the Courts Are Closed You Can Still File for a Protective Order
¿Está desempleado y no puede pagar la manutención de los hijos?
¿Está desempleado y no puede pagar la manutención de los hijos? Si está desempleado o despedido y no puede pagar la manutención de los hijos, tiene opciones. Lo que deberías saber Esto es lo que debe saber si está desempleado y no puede pagar la manutención de los hijos. Incluso con una pandemia mundial y el desempleo actual, sus órdenes judiciales siguen vigentes. Y permanecerá así hasta … [Read more...] about ¿Está desempleado y no puede pagar la manutención de los hijos?
LEGAL 911— WHEN should you Contact a Lawyer?
So, you have a legal problem... maybe. But maybe you can handle it yourself. Or maybe it won't get too serious... or maybe it will go away.How do you decide when to see an attorney?Of course, the decision varies from person to person and case to case. But here are some situations that should cause you to seek help right away. You have been served with a lawsuit. If you have been served, … [Read more...] about LEGAL 911— WHEN should you Contact a Lawyer?
Divorce Cases that Cross State Lines
Two people are about to divorce. Where do they file the case? Well, that's easy, in the county where they both are living, right? Well, not always.... When two people are married, and living together and have been living there for awhile, yes, they do file in that county. But some cases are not so clear. Consider: He lives in one county, she lives in another. This has been going … [Read more...] about Divorce Cases that Cross State Lines
How to Harm Your Chances of Getting Custody of Your Children
Fighting for custody is a heartrending, exhausting, and sorrowful experience. No matter what the results, it is hard on everyone. In fact, people become so completely emotional and exhausted that they are not on their best behavior. If there is a time to be on your best behavior, it is while you are asking for custody. Here are some of the top mistakes that people make when involved in a … [Read more...] about How to Harm Your Chances of Getting Custody of Your Children
Terminating Child Support in the Case of Mistaken Paternity
A man who is paying child support for a child that he mistakenly thought was his own child may be able to seek termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support. The case must meet certain requirements in order to proceed. First, a petition is filed in family court. A hearing is held and if the judge determines that certain criteria are met, genetic testing will be … [Read more...] about Terminating Child Support in the Case of Mistaken Paternity
Co-Parenting: How Tough is it?
If you are getting a divorce and you have children you have probably already discussed co-parenting with your spouse and your attorney. Co-parenting is sometimes looked upon with uneasiness or even fear for the following reasons: Anticipation that there will be too much control by the other parent. Fear that "I might do something wrong" (get visitation dates wrong, say the wrong thing … [Read more...] about Co-Parenting: How Tough is it?
