Modifications

When you and your ex-spouse created a parenting plan during a divorce or separation, you designed it to establish a framework for the custody and visitation arrangements for the children involved. However, circumstances can change over time, and it may be necessary to...

Picking up children is an important aspect of being a non-custodial parent. If your ex is not complying with the terms in your divorce, that could cause problems in everybody's schedule. Legal action is often not the first remedy in these types of cases. This article...

It is important to stay on top of your child support payments since consequences could result if you start to fall behind. Texas authorities can take steps to secure payments from you even if you do not provide them to your ex-spouse. One way is through wage...

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,...