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How to Protect Cash Received During Marriage as Separate Property in Texas

Posted on October 30, 2025

Understanding Community Property in Texas Texas is one of nine community property states in the U.S. That means most assets and income earned during marriage belong equally to both spouses, regardless of whose name is on the account or paycheck. However, not everything that comes into a marriage is community property.

Recent Increase in Cap for Child Support in Texas: What Parents Need to Know (2025 Update

Posted on October 20, 2025

The recent increase in the cap for child support in Texas—from $9,200 to $11,700—takes effect September 1, 2025. Learn how this update affects payments, who qualifies, and how to request a modification. Understanding the Texas Child Support Cap In Texas, the amount a parent pays...

How Does the Texas Child Support System Work?

Posted on May 19, 2025

Child support is money that one parent pays to another parent to help them cover the costs of raising a child. In Texas, the law usually requires the parent who doesn’t live with the child most of the time to pay support. This money goes toward basic needs like food, housing, clothing,...

Steps to Take When Considering Divorce

Posted on May 5, 2025

Divorce isn’t only a legal process. It is also an emotional one. Separating assets, making custody arrangements, and dealing with the complicated emotions of ending a committed relationship are difficult. However, there are steps you can take when considering a divorce that can help empower you and make the overall process run...

What to Do When the Other Parent Violates a Court Order

Posted on March 18, 2025

When a court issues an order regarding child custody, visitation, or support, both parents are legally required to comply. Unfortunately, there are times when one parent fails to follow the order, leaving the other parent frustrated and unsure of what steps to take. If you find yourself in this situation, it...

Calculating Child Support in Texas: What You Need to Know

Posted on March 4, 2025

When parents separate or divorce, ensuring that children receive the financial support they need is a top priority. Texas law provides clear guidelines on how child support is calculated, but many parents find the process confusing or overwhelming. Understanding these calculations is crucial, whether you are the parent receiving or paying...

Can I Modify My Child Custody Agreement in Texas?

Posted on January 20, 2025

A court-ordered child custody order can sometimes feel like a permanent solution to your child's living arrangements. Yet, as your child grows and changes, their needs and the family’s needs can change. An arrangement that worked for a five-year-old may not work for a tween or teen. When life happens, you adjust....

The Role of Child Preferences in Custody Decisions

Posted on January 6, 2025

It can be easy to assume that custody decisions are based on the wishes, preferences, and circumstances of only two people: a child’s mother and father. However, that is not always the case when a minor is of an age or maturity level to express a preference for their living and custody...

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How to Choose the Right Divorce Attorney For You

Posted on September 12, 2022

One of the most important things you can do when going through a divorce is to choose the right family divorce lawyer. Every divorce attorney has different styles, approaches, fees, and more, so you have to find one that fits your level of comfort. By following these tips, you can narrow...

3 Reasons a Child Custody Order Could Be Modified

Posted on September 2, 2022

Child custody orders are typically set based on the parent’s and child’s current situations. However, as life goes on, those situations usually change and create the need for modifications. While there are numerous reasons why a child custody lawyer will suggest modifying the court order, we’ve discussed three of the most...