Texas Child Support is set using the paying parent’s income (obligor), the number of children and some other factors listed in the child support statutes including the cost of health care for the children. Texas child support is set using one of two charts to determine which percentage of the monthly net income of the [...]
Inspiration for parenting can come from anywhere. I’m a working mom and know that parenting is the toughest and most rewarding thing to do. I was a family law attorney before I became a parent and I’m always thinking about how something I’ve heard about or read about applies to family law or divorce because [...]
Tips to Remember about Property The start of a divorce can seemed rushed and busy because of all the information that is being passed back and forth between the lawyer and the client. Very often, the area that is the most critical is the focus of the initial work. For example, this time of year [...]
Back to School Parenting After Divorce The first day of school is right around the corner and it seems like the summer flew by! Back to School parenting after divorce can be new territory and challenging. Parenting after divorce is tough enough without some tips to get through the back to school season. I've come [...]
Is there an ‘App’ for Parenting? Parenting with technology can be a challenge. Recently one of my kids said that one of the great things about me is that I know a lot more about technology than most parents and that I use it. And, just for the record, that same child also said she [...]
When parents are divorcing there are always lots of questions about how the divorce process works when it comes to the children from the marriage. Most of the questions are the same for both moms and dads. A divorce involving kids will include discussing parenting schedules, child support, rights and duties [...]
Texas Child Support - Tips to Talk with your Lawyer Determining standard child support in Texas is pretty straight forward. The Texas Family Code provides the method to determine child support based on income (gross and net) and the number of children in the marriage. It is all about the numbers, 20% of monthly net [...]
So, You Have Filed For Divorce in Denton County – What Now? So, you’ve filed for divorce in Denton County. Are there any immediate Orders in effect? YES! Once your divorce action is filed in Denton County, the Standing Orders are immediately in effect for both parties without anyone asking for them, provided the [...]
Top 5 Divorce and Family Law Words, Phrases and Abbreviations I've created a list of the Top 5 divorce and family law words, phrases and abbreviations that I talk about with my clients. I talk about these things because I believe that people make their best decisions when they are given as much of the information [...]
Divorce Forms - Are They Worth the Cost? Be Careful What You Ask For – Tips about Divorce Forms Legal forms are available for a variety of legal needs and I bet you can find divorce forms almost anywhere. I hear about new online form sources frequently when people come into my office and ask [...]