Co-Parenting Tips for the Holidays – It’s the Golden Rule, Duh.
Christianity: So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12. Buddhism: Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. Udana-Varga 5,1 Judaism: What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the […]
Going Back to Court Over the Kids
Even after the fat lady sings, it’s still not over. Half of my business is made up of cases where parents need to change their custodial agreements and orders due to changed circumstances. The agreements that worked at the time of divorce won’t necessarily work even 5 years down the road when parents have moved, […]
“Mom, I want to live with Dad”- A Mother’s Problem
“Does my child get to pick who she wants to live with when she is 12?” I get that a lot. The answer is “yes and no.” I know, I’m a big help. The Texas Family Code allows a child to be interviewed by the judge in chambers so that he or she can express […]
5 Factors Affecting Child Support
Child support in Texas is generally calculated by applying a percentage to your net resources. For information on calculating child support, see my blog, Child Support Guidelines in Texas. The following five factors may further affect the calculation: 1. The child’s medical needs; 2. A party’s responsibility for other children as managing or possessory conservator; […]