08 Jun How Is Child Support Calculated in Texas?
Learn how Texas calculates child support, including the percentage guidelines, what income is included, and what factors can adjust the amount a court orders....
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15 Dec How Soon Should You File for Child Support After a Divorce Begins?
When a divorce begins, one of the most pressing concerns for many parents is how to ensure their children’s financial needs continue to be met. In Texas, child support does not automatically begin when a divorce is filed. A court order is required before payments...
01 Dec Can Child Support Orders Be Backdated in Texas?
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In Texas, child support orders can sometimes be backdated through a legal process known as retroactive child support. This type of support may apply to the period before a formal court order was entered, often covering the time after parents separated but before child support...
24 Oct New Year, New Decree: A Guide to Post-Divorce Modifications in Texas
Once your divorce is final, your divorce decree becomes the governing document for your family. It outlines custody, visitation, and support obligations. But life changes. A job loss, a promotion, or a shift in your child’s living arrangements can make those old rules unfair or...
30 Sep Texas Holiday Possession Schedule: A Parent’s Guide for 2025
The holiday season brings excitement, traditions, and sometimes a little extra stress for co-parents. Planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas can help everyone make the most of the holiday season. This guide explains how Texas holiday possession schedules can work, allowing parents to plan and avoid...
26 Aug Trick-or-Treating with Two Households: How Divorced Parents Can Make Halloween Special
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids. Between costumes, candy, and spooky fun, children look forward to it all month long. But for divorced or separated parents, the holiday can bring unique challenges. Who gets to take the kids...
19 Aug Navigating Custody and Support After High School
When your child graduates from high school, it feels like the start of a new chapter. For divorced or separated parents, this milestone also brings new questions about custody schedules and child support. Many parents wonder: What changes now? The answers depend on Texas law and...
12 Aug How New Texas Laws Taking Effect Could Influence Custody and Mediation
Family law in Texas is always changing. Each year, new laws are passed that can affect how custody is handled and how parents approach mediation during a divorce or custody case. For families, it is important to understand how these updates may affect your rights...
05 Aug Texas Child Support Cap Increase 2025: What Parents Need to Know
Starting September 1, 2025, Texas will raise the cap on the income used to calculate child support from $9,200 to $11,700 per month. This means that when courts apply the child support guidelines, they will now base calculations on income up to $11,700, instead of...
28 Jul How to Modify Your Child Support Order When Circumstances Change
Life does not stand still, and neither do your family’s financial needs. In Texas, child support is designed to provide fair financial care for children, but sometimes your current order may no longer reflect reality. Whether it is due to job changes, health issues, or...