Terminating Child Support in Texas: When Can I Stop Paying?
Will Child Support Automatically at Age 18? No, child support does not automatically stop when your child turns 18 in Texas. While the standard rule under Texas Family Code Section…
Silent Divorce Dynamics: Together But Apart
What Is a Silent Divorce? A silent divorce occurs when a married couple remains legally wed but has emotionally and physically ended their relationship. They share a home, maintain appearances,…
Do I Need the Co-Parent’s Permission for Sports?
In Texas, you generally do not need your co-parent’s permission to sign your child up for sports or extracurricular activities unless your court order specifically requires it. If your divorce…
Commingling of Funds in Marriage
What Is Commingling of Funds in Marriage? Commingling occurs when one spouse mixes separate property with community property, making it difficult or impossible to distinguish between the two. In Texas,…
Failing to Pay Child Support in Texas (2026 Update)
Failing to pay child support in Texas can lead to jail time, wage garnishment, license suspensions, passport revocation, and other serious consequences. Texas courts have broad enforcement powers under the…
Updating Your Will After Divorce in Texas
Why you should update your will after a divorce in Texas In Texas, divorce automatically revokes any provisions in your will that name your former spouse. Under Texas Estates Code…
Texas Standard Possession Order | 2026 Update
Looking for the 2026 Standard Possession Calendar? Click here to view it. The Texas Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default visitation schedule courts use when parents cannot agree on…
Sexless Marriage and Divorce in Texas
A sexless marriage alone is not grounds for divorce in Texas, but it can contribute to the overall discord that makes your marriage unsupportable. If you have tried therapy, honest…
What is A Guardian Ad Litem in Texas Family Law Cases?
A guardian ad litem (guardian ad litem) is a court-appointed advocate whose only job is to represent what is best for your child — not either parent. In Texas divorce…