In his final month in the White House, President Barack Obama issued several hundred regulations. One of them called on states to assess realistic child support payments on those who are poor or incarcerated. A 2006 federal study of nine states found that 70 percent...
Sometimes, no matter how much you put into it, a marriage does not work out. And if you have come to the realization that it is really over for you and your spouse, you may feel uncertain about taking on life as a single once more. This is a challenge that most...
In Texas, missed child support payments are debts that do not go away. Child support typically continues until a child becomes an adult. However, back child support can be collected even after the child gets to the age of majority. If a parent is delinquent in making...
If you are contemplating a divorce, it is only natural to have many questions and concerns -- particularly if there are children involved. Concern about finances will likely be one of your biggest concerns, not necessarily for yourself but for your ability to take...
For many single parents in Texas, it can be difficult to make ends meet. For the most part, custodial parents are entitled to receive regular child support payments from their child's other parent pursuant to a court order. In some cases, the non-custodial parent must...
If you are in a relationship that is headed down the aisle, then congratulations. Finding that special someone with whom to share your life is an amazing experience. And you may be in such a state of mind and heart that it's impossible to imagine that your marriage...
When parents in Texas divorce, they might agree that they will continue to live in roughly the same vicinity for the sake of the children. However, when one parent decides to move to live closer to a new partner, this might cause problems with child visitation times....
Just because you got divorced does not mean you don't want what is best for your child. In fact, if you are like many other divorced parents in Texas, you probably try very hard to focus on your child's best interests when making life-altering decisions.It's not...
Although most Texas couples marry with the intent of staying together for good, divorce statistics demonstrate that a split is a significant possibility. Litigation can cost both parties a great deal of time, stress, and money. Some of these challenges could be...
Many people have fond childhood memories of the holidays. But as we get older, we realize how stressful and even lonely this season can be. And if you are dealing with marital issues, the holidays can be especially difficult. Feeling isolated from your spouse at the...