When parents divorce, the courts try to create a child support plan that covers the needs of children while still being affordable for the paying parent. However, as children grow and ex-spouses move on with their separate lives, both children’s needs and a parent’s...
It is important to familiarize yourself with the various penalties associated with failing to make child support payments on time. Whether you worry about the loss of your driving privileges, tax refund interception or suffering damage to your reputation, many...
The state provides various programs to assist people who have been involved in a domestic violence situation and need help to stay safe or financially sound. The Texas Attorney General offers multiple options for programs and assistance for victims of domestic...
Regarding custody disputes, the court determines your parenting plan based on your child's best interests. Your child needs to come before your feelings toward your ex or any other disputes you may have. Sometimes the best interests are not simple, however. Best...
You ultimately decided that your marriage to your spouse is no longer salvageable, and you wish to terminate the relationship. Now that you are getting a divorce, you might wonder what steps to take first. Although the divorce process can seem overwhelming, prepare...
Without a green card or U.S. citizenship, you could face serious legal issues. A conviction for certain assault charges could result in deportation. The Texas Courts website reported that officials file more charges of assault with bodily injury than other assault...
As a U.S. immigrant, your green card is your proof of your legal U.S. residency and the rights that attach to this important status. Federal law requires you to carry your green card at all times. Nevertheless, you may not look at it very often because you do not need...
Joint custody has many studies backing up the amount of good it could potentially do for children of divorce and their parents. However, just because it works for many people does not mean it works for everyone. Who does this type of custody work for? People with...
Dealing with divorce, particularly if the parents are from different countries, is extremely challenging. If you have children with your ex-spouse, the process becomes more difficult. Most of the time, the US courts will mandate “shared custody,” where children spend...
Domestic violence is a massive problem. Its impact is more than physical. The emotional scars are equally noteworthy. The Violence Against Women Act exists to curb this pernicious danger. The VAWA provides more than a few protections designed to end relationship...
