The intent of providing financial support for a child after a divorce is to provide for the child’s basic needs and allow for as much continuity of lifestyle as possible. Non-custodial parents typically pay child support to the parent who has primary custody or cares...
Are you affected by parental alienation?
The relationship between a parent and child is critical for the emotional health and well-being of each one, especially the child. A divorce can bring significant changes in the amount of time a Texas parent has with his or her kid, and it may be difficult to...
How to peacefully co-parent after divorce
Life is series of ever-changing events, especially within a family unit. Children grow up. People change jobs or locations, and various issues arise over time that disrupt daily routines or that require special attention and focus. Deciding to file for divorce in a...
A job change could be grounds to change a child support order
The changes brought about by your divorce may not stop simply because the process is final. You may find that your life continues to change long after the finalization of your divorce order, including your financial circumstances. In some cases, these changes may...
A child custody problem for Seal and Heidi Klum
Pop music star Seal and supermodel Heidi Klum were married for nine years. They ultimately decided to file for a divorce. They also worked out a shared child custody agreement for their children, three of whom Klum and Seal share together and one from a previous...
What factors determine child support?
One of the most important things a parent does for his or her children is to provide financial stability and security. For unmarried parents, the payment of child support is a critical component of caring for their kids, but the amount one may have to pay depends on...
Is it difficult to change the terms of your child custody order?
When a divorce is final, you must abide by the terms outlined in the final order. However, it is possible to experience changes in your life that will make it difficult or impossible to adhere to the terms of your current custody and visitation order. This can be...
Child custody tips for back-to-school time
Many kids in Texas and throughout the country are gathering supplies to head back to school. For those whose parents filed for divorce over summer break, the school year ahead might be especially challenging regarding child custody issues. Parents can keep several...
Where does your child support money go each month?
Parent have an obligation to financially support their children, even after a divorce is final. Child support exists for the purpose of ensuring that kids have what they need for daily life, and these are payments typically sent to the custodial parent from the...
Co-parenting after divorce can be challenging
If a pair of Texas parents decide to divorce, they must address many important family law issues, including child custody. While the goal might be to achieve a fair settlement in a swift manner, things do not always go as planned, especially if one of the parents...