Modifications

When you live in Texas and either pay or receive child support, a time may come when the current child support arrangement no longer serves you or your child’s needs. Under these circumstances, you may decide to request a child support modification. Certain things...

Spousal support is allowable in some divorces when one party requires financial assistance. The court takes care to award these payments in a way that will benefit everyone and not leave either party in a bad situation. Texas law does give you the chance to end or...

At the conclusion of your divorce in Texas, you may feel pretty satisfied with your child custody arrangement. However, over time, you may feel that the agreement no longer works and you may wish to modify its terms. Knowing which circumstances create a necessary and...

It is incredibly important that you take time and care when creating your divorce settlement. You need to make sure that you agree with everything. It is a huge mistake to try to rush through it simply to get things over with. Some things you may be able to fix in the...

When parents divorce, the judge may order one of them to pay child support to the other to assist with payments related to the child's needs. This order generally stays in effect until the child turns 18 unless one of the parents requests a support modification. A...

Once a Texas child support order takes effect, you have an obligation to pay the full amount ordered unless you secure a court order dictating otherwise. In some circumstances, you may have an opportunity to have your child support order undergo review. If certain...

If your former spouse is in a new relationship, you may have cause to celebrate. While this type of event can cause some emotional upset, it could also result in an end to your spousal maintenance obligation. According to the Texas Family Code Section 8.001,...

At first, you had little trouble making child support payments when you and your ex-spouse first divorced. Now, you struggle to make your payments and meet all your other financial obligations. What should you do? National Family Solutions offers options that you may...

Arranging custody with your spouse may create one of the biggest obstacles of your divorce in Texas. With so many moving pieces and parts that affect every person in the family, finding a functional arrangement will undoubtedly take time and flexibility. If you desire...

When there is an order of child support in Texas, it is based on statewide guidelines. People are expected to make the payments on time and in full. Still, there can be unexpected challenges that make it difficult to keep up with the payments. This can occur through...