Non-Custodial Parent Rights in Texas: What the Law Actually Says Non-custodial parent rights in Texas include access to your child's medical and educational records, the right to attend school activities, and possession time under the Standard Possession Order. Texas calls the non-custodial parent … [Read more...]
Parental Kidnapping Texas Law: What Parents Need to Know
Parental kidnapping in Texas is usually charged as interference with child custody under Tex. Penal Code § 25.03. A person commits that offense by taking or keeping a child younger than 18 in violation of a court order. Under current Texas law, the offense is generally a state jail felony. In some … [Read more...]
What Is a Guardian Ad Litem in Texas and What Do They Do?
A guardian ad litem in Texas is a court-appointed advocate whose only job is to represent a child's best interests during a custody case (called conservatorship and possession and access under Texas law), divorce, or CPS case. Under Texas Family Code Chapter 107, a guardian ad litem investigates the … [Read more...]
How Long After Bankruptcy Can I Buy a Car in Texas?
In Texas, you can usually buy a car after your bankruptcy is discharged. For many Chapter 7 filers, the discharge order is entered about four months after filing if no objection is filed. In an open Chapter 13 case, do not sign for new vehicle debt until you have gone through the trustee and local … [Read more...]
Spendthrift Trust in Texas: How It Works and Who It Protects
A Texas spendthrift trust lets a trustee manage and distribute assets for a beneficiary while generally keeping the beneficiary from transferring the interest and generally keeping most creditors from reaching trust assets before distribution, subject to exceptions under Texas and federal law. Tex. … [Read more...]
Health Insurance After Divorce in Texas: What You Need to Know
If you are on your spouse's health insurance plan, do not assume coverage lasts until or beyond the day the judge signs your divorce decree. In many employer plans, divorce ends your eligibility as a spouse when the divorce becomes final, while Texas courts can use temporary restraining orders or … [Read more...]
Can One Spouse File Bankruptcy in Texas? What Texas Law Says
Yes, one spouse can file for bankruptcy in Texas without the other. The filing only appears on the filing spouse's credit report. But because Texas is a community property state, the non-filing spouse can still be affected in ways most couples don't see coming (Tex. Fam. Code § 3.002). At … [Read more...]
Is Spousal Support Taxable in Texas? What the Law Actually Says
For most Texas divorce or separation instruments executed after December 31, 2018, qualifying spousal support is not taxable to the recipient and not deductible to the payer. Pre-2019 orders may still use the older deductible-and-taxable rules unless a later modification expressly adopts the newer … [Read more...]
Divorce Mistakes to Avoid in Texas: What Texas Law Says
The biggest divorce mistakes to avoid in Texas include hiding assets, posting on social media, letting emotions drive decisions, ignoring temporary orders or county standing orders, and rushing into a Final Decree you do not understand. Who This Helps vs. Who Needs Something Else This guide … [Read more...]
What Not to Do Before Filing Bankruptcy: What Texas Law Says (North Texas Guide)
What not to do before filing bankruptcy: Don’t run up new credit card charges, transfer or hide assets, repay family or one creditor, or cash out retirement accounts. In Texas, exemption rules and federal lookback periods can turn these moves into trustee problems or nondischargeable debt. Get legal … [Read more...]
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