These are the seven family law bills to keep your eye on during the 88th legislative session.
Who Burnt the Bacon? Accountability in Cooking, Coddling, and Custody Cases
Bluntly stated: no accountability= no credibility.
Count Yourself Lucky: Dividing Debt During Divorce
Count yourself lucky when dividing debt during a divorce if you walk away emotionally, mentally and financially unscathed and debt free.
Back to School: Who Has the Right to Make the Decisions Concerning the Child’s Education
As students return to school during COVID-19, many parents are faced with decisions that may be in conflict with the other parent's wishes. Will my child attend school virtually or in person?
Bad Blood: Family Law Cases Can Bring out the Worst in People, But Mediation Can Help
Mediation is the alternative to conflict and the best option for those who want to have as much control as possible in the outcome of their case.
Bills, Bills, Bills: The Destiny of Texas Family Law During the 86th Legislative Session
January 8, 2019 marked the beginning of a 140-day sprint for 150 House members and 31 Senators to create or fine tune the family laws in Texas. While there was only been a handful of family law bills filed before the Legislature convened at noon, you can expect that by March, there will be tons of bills, bills, bills.
Changes in Texas Child Support Law You Probably Did Not Know About
For lawsuits filed or modified on or after September 1, 2018, the amount of the child support package may* increase.
Divorce ROOKie: How to Make Moves to Become One of the Games Most Powerful Pieces
By: Jazmyne Betters In the game of chess, the Rook is the piece that starts in the back corner, unable to make any moves. In the beginning of the divorce process, a person may feel like they are backed into a corner, unable to do anything. When and if the right moves are made, the …
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Child Chess Piece: Stop Playing Games; The unexpected consequences of using your Child as a pawn
Children are wired to crave the love and attention of two people–their mother and their father. Restricting this child to a single-sourced love pushes them later to pursue an alternative source to supplement the love lost.
Summer Time Fine: The Impact Back Child Support Can Have on Your Summer Plans
By: Angelica Olunkwa While summer time in Texas means floating the river and road trips to South Padre Island, many individuals plan to travel abroad. With reasonable flight prices and a 2.5 hour travel time, Cancun, Mexico and Cozumel, Mexico have long been popular resort towns for many Houstonians. While the anticipation of white sand …
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