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Child support in Texas can be confusing and controversial on a typical day – so what happens when the unexpected happens? Like when a parent loses a job? Passes away…

A pretrial conference in a Texas family law court is a common way to move along your case. Basically, it is meeting between the judge and opposing lawyers ahead of…

In short: In Texas, child support is meant to cover a child’s basic needs, including food, clothing, housing, utilities, and school costs. The custodial parent decides how the money is…

Is everything split 50/50 in a divorce in Texas? Learn more about asset division in a divorce in Texas.

If you’re facing a divorce or child custody dispute, the last thing on your mind is what you’ve posted on Facebook or Twitter lately. But as the role of social…

Behind every successful family law attorney is an exceptional family law paralegal. They are the attorney’s right hand, second set of eyes, and sounding board. They are the engine that…

If you absolutely, unequivocally know that your marriage is over, you may be wondering if you should file for divorce first – or wait for your spouse to make the…

Is a House Purchased Before Marriage Considered Community Property in Texas? Texas follows community property laws during a divorce, which means that all assets and debts acquired during a marriage…

Do Gifts Count Toward Child Support Payments in Texas? Many parents wonder if gifts count toward child support payments in Texas. The short answer is no. In Texas, child support…