In Texas, the safety and well-being of a child is of paramount importance, a principle that is strongly upheld by the state’s Child Protective Services (CPS). Understanding the circumstances under which CPS intervenes to remove a child from their home is crucial for parents, guardians, and the community at large. This blog post aims to…
Divorce is a profound life event that brings with it a host of emotional, financial, and legal changes. While some may view it as a fresh start or a necessary end to an unhappy marriage, the reality is that the process of divorcing can be fraught with challenges and consequences for all involved. The impact…
It’s common for couples about to divorce to disagree on which property is community or separate property. Remember separate property is not subject to division but that doesn’t mean that your spouse may not want a share of it during a divorce. But separate property can become community property in certain situations. What Is Separate…
Both parents probably ask themselves whether there is a cap on child support when they are in a child support case. Texas law has placed a cap on child support to ensure that the payments will not be excessive, but the cap is not always fair. You should research child support guidelines provided by Texas…
Non-custodial parents pay child support and have visitation rights. That means every moment they spend with their children is precious. But sometimes their job may want them to relocate, or they may get a job offer in another state. This can significantly change their parenting time structure, which is why some parents are hesitant to…
Texas Divorce Process People decide to get a divorce for different reasons (there are actually four types of Texas divorces), and for that reason the divorce process is not the same for everybody. However, when you hire a divorce attorney, there are certain legal principles that apply in the same way for all divorces irrespective…
How To Adjudicate Parentage In Texas Motion to Adjudicate Parentage – Definition Biological parents that have not been identified as a legal parent can seek adjudicate parentage in order to get parental rights. Usually when the parents of the child are married, the husband is often assumed to be the father. However, if the parents…
Texas CPS Investigation Process People often get anxious or stressed when Child Protective Services (CPS) investigators contact them because they do not understand the investigation process and their rights. A CPS investigator will only contact you if someone has made a report about your child’s health, welfare, or safety. However, just because someone has made…
Texas No-Fault Divorce Divorce can put you and your children in emotional and stressful roller coaster. Issues that make a divorce complicated include property division, child support, spousal support and others. Some people chose a no-fault divorce to make the whole process less complicated. A no-fault divorce is a type of divorce where a party…
Texas Child Support Enforcement Article from the TEXAS DIVORCE PROCESS series: Child support money is often used for the welfare of the child involved. Child support is necessary because children do best when they receive both emotional and financial support from their parents. However, before these payments start, a child support order that specifies the…