Parents in Texas who are no longer married must put their children first. While going through custody issues, the court will decide on custody and visitation types. What types apply to parents will depend on their unique situation. What are the types of child custody?...
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What are the child custody laws in Texas?
Divorced couples with children in Texas must decide on custody that works for them. If they can’t agree, the matter goes through the court. It’s important to understand the state’s child custody laws. What is the state’s policy on child custody? Child custody in Texas...
Renegotiating your parenting plan
As some Texas parents who have ended their marriage will discover, the parenting plan they agreed to initially will not always continue to fully serve the needs of the family. When this happens, they will need to sit down once again and renegotiate the various issues...
Is nesting an option for divorcing parents?
Divorce brings dramatic and unsettling changes to people's lives. The persons involved are not only the divorcing spouses but also any children in the family. Parents may understand that divorce is challenging and stressful for their children, so they may be willing...
The potential impact of the child tax credit on custody
Parents in Texas who have separated and who are negotiating custody might need to discuss how the child tax credit and its advanced payments might impact how they split custody. Parents who are already splitting custody might also be concerned. Information on record...
How to potentially win back custody of your child in Texas
Losing custody of a child can be an emotional and stressful time in a parent's life. However, this doesn't mean that you'll never get to see your child again. You can take certain steps to help you potentially regain custody of your child. Understand the reasoning...
How long do you have to pay child support?
In the state of Texas, you have to pay child support until your child is legally emancipated. Most people assume that their children are emancipated at the age of eighteen. However, emancipation actually starts when your child is self-sufficient, and that might take...
Changing a Texas child possession order
Texas law delineates when and how child possession and parenting time can be changed. There are some specific facts and factors that must be borne in mind when it comes to all matters associated with these matters, including when a parent desires to change an existing...
Considerations in relocating when dealing with child custody
Relocating for a job or to be closer to a family member is a big decision in itself. However, when child custody is involved, it can become even more complicated. Understanding the various Texas laws that dictate what can and can't be done will help you to better...