About 100,000 Texas residents are watching certain developments in the nation’s capital with great interest. These people came to the United States when they were young children, and they are being protected from deportation by a program that a federal appeals court...
How your parents’ divorce in Texas impacts your financial aid
If you are a student in Texas that needs financial aid for your college tuition, whichever the type, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) or the College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile, that is if your institution is...
Avoiding financial mistakes after a divorce
Going through a divorce can be a brutal experience - There's an emotional toll, and the process can be lengthy, complicated and expensive. But when the dust settles, you've got a brand new life to plan for. Recently divorced Texans tend to make a few common financial...
How Texas courts determine the best interest of the child
The primary factor in determining which parent will get legal or physical custody of their child in Texas is the "best interest" of the child. In other words, the family courts must assess the ability of parents to provide for the needs of their kids to place them in...
How to arrange child custody schedules based on your child’s age
Divorced parents can focus on their children by creating a fair custody schedule. Sharing parenting time means working together and putting the kids first. The best way to create a custody schedule is to craft it around the child’s age. Babies Infants and babies need...
Child custody issues and addiction recovery
After a divorce, Texas parents aim to focus on their kids as the court decides on child custody. However, if one parent has an alcohol or drug addiction, issues can arise. There are ways to maneuver those matters while going through recovery. Child custody and...
How is child support calculated in Texas?
Child support payments are designed to provide the children with the financial support needed for their upbringing when their parents are no longer together. Each state has their own requirements and rules for calculating child support. In Texas, child support is...
The impact of shared custody on children
Texas law does allow parents to share physical custody of their children after a divorce. While there are many potential benefits of splitting custody, there may also be downfalls to such an arrangement. For instance, a child may be traumatized by having to split time...
What you may need to do after signing your divorce papers
After signing the divorce papers in Texas, there are a few steps that you will need to take in order to finalize the divorce. How you handle the following steps will depend on your specific situation. Resolving outstanding issues Child custody is one of the most...
Forensic psychology and child custody
Child custody cases are always challenging. Emotions run high as parents try to balance their desire for a favorable outcome with what is best for the child. In the Texas court system, a judge may request a forensic psychologist to aid the process. The task of a...