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Year: 2022

When should you modify your child support agreement?

In Texas, child support is intended to help the custodial parent with the costs of raising a child. However, there are times when the amount of child support may need to get modified. When the financial circumstances of either parent changes There are many reasons why...

How to create an effective parenting plan in Texas

When you divorce or separate, you and your former partner will need to make some decisions about parenting arrangements for your children. This is called a parenting plan, and it is a written agreement that spells out the arrangements for the care of your children....

Adoption law 101

Starting an adoption search for the newest member of your family can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking time. In your preparations, it is imperative that you consider the legal avenues to adding a child to your family in Texas. This overview should help provide...

Financial requirements of adopting a child in Texas

You don't need to be rich to adopt a child, but adoption centers have certain rules in place to help find children stable homes. The federal government also sets an income limit to help ensure that adoptive parents earn enough money to meet the child's basic needs....

Average cost of adoption in the US

Individuals and families who want to add more members to their families often consider adoption. Becoming an adoptive parent can be especially rewarding, but the process can also be costly. The cost of adoption in Texas can vary, and this is the case for most US...

Can you appeal a divorce decree in Texas?

Although it's possible to appeal a divorce decree in Texas, you must have legal grounds to do so. Factual inaccuracies and unfair decisions are valid reasons for you to appeal a divorce decree. Legal mistakes It's possible for the judge to make a legal mistake. You...

Telling your child that they were adopted

Adopting a child is one of the most rewarding things a Texas family can do. At some point, you may wonder if you should tell them the truth. What kind of adoption was it? Depending on the type of adoption you had, your child might already have some information. If...

How to tell your kids about a divorce

Ending a marriage is one of the hardest things that you'll do as an adult. However, it's worth remembering that your divorce is going to be difficult for your children to process as well. Therefore, it's important to think carefully about how you will tell them about...

Common reasons for child support changes

A child support order is typically issued in Texas to ensure that the custodial parent receives financial support from the non-custodial parent in order to provide for the child or children shared by both parties. After an order has been issued, there are a few...

Social media may cause problems during a divorce

Social media platforms often prove to be valuable communication tools. However, there can be a toxic element to the online venues. Those involved in divorce proceedings in a Texas courtroom might find social media does far more harm than good. Posts in a public forum,...

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