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...
5 tips for establishing a summer custody schedule
Summer is just around the corner. In just a few short weeks, many older children finish the school for the year and will have much more free time on their hands. If you and your ex share custody of your children, now is the time to establish your summer custody...
HGTV star entangled in a child custody battle
Home renovation enthusiasts in Texas and beyond often watch Nicole Curtis on HGTV. Curtis is known for her trending do-it-yourself tips, such as mixing paints to create customized colors or how to give a kitchen a complete overhaul. Since Curtis became a mother,...
Resolving high conflict child custody issues
Divorce is not easy, and it is even more stressful if the spouses in question have a contentious relationship. When it comes to negotiating a child custody agreement in Texas, if there’s high conflict between two parents, achieving a fair and comprehensive settlement...
Is it possible to change your child support payments?
Divorce is a major life change, but the changes in your life probably won’t stop there. This process will almost certainly bring financial adjustments and changes in lifestyle, especially if you are responsible for making support payments. While you want to care and...