A judge has granted you custody of the children you share with another individual, and he or she has also ordered the other party to pay child support. This may seem like good news to you at first. However, the bad news is that the other party may not be reliable in...
Year: 2018
What is rebuttable presumption?
When couples in Texas get divorced, you're left having to deal with new financial issues. You may need to figure out how to support a household while taking care of children and working a job, or you may need to decide how your spousal support payments will work. Lisa...
You may be eligible for spousal maintenance following divorce
You have finally decided to file divorce papers, and you feel ready to move on with your own life. However, as you realize the reality of your financial situation, you begin to worry about how divorce will impact you monetarily long term.In certain situations, you may...
Child custody, parents and disgreements
Texas, like other states, enforces its own set of guidelines surrounding child custody arrangements. Despite these laws, many parents find themselves in tricky situations. What will the new schedule be like? Will parents work well together after the divorce is said...
What property is exempt from asset division?
As a divorcing couple, you will need to be up to date with all of the latest Texan laws regarding divorce and property. Who will get the home? What about other big purchases like vehicles or electronics? Lisa E. McKnight, PC, will help you determine everything you...
What issues may fathers fighting for parental rights face?
As a Texan father, you have certain parental rights. Unfortunately, these rights might sometimes be called into question, especially if you're in a strained relationship with the mother of your child. Lisa E. McKnight, PC, is here to help you protect your parenting...
Do your family law needs call for a restraining order?
Unfortunately, sometimes the relationship between two people devolves into one in which one of the partners is the victim of domestic violence. If you are the victim of abuse or harassment by an intimate partner, you may want to know how you can protect yourself...
The costliest celebrity divorces and lessons learned
For the average Texan, a divorce can finalize a long and grueling period of discontent. It can also signal the beginning of a long and challenging road ahead. While these sentiments are often true among the divorces of celebrities, the lives they live as a whole often...
What should you know about the Hague Convention?
If your child has been abducted, it's a terrifying experience, even if you know who the abductor is. Fortunately, Texan parents like you have the Hague Convention to rely on if you're in this horrific situation.The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs...
Why is a prenuptial agreement so important?
You may be one of those people who are fascinated by the rich and famous. When royalty announces an engagement, the press may inquire aloud whether the couple will sign a prenuptial agreement. When a celebrity marriage breaks up, the first questions often concern the...