There are multiple reasons why someone may want to modify a child support order. It’s not unusual for payers to seek child support reductions because of job loss or temporary layoffs. They may also file to modify when the custodial parent has come into a large amount of money and is better able to … [Read more...]
How Assets Affect Taxes In a Divorce
Getting a divorce can mean big changes, not only in one's personal life, but financially as well. Many divorcing couples fail to understand the impact of taxes after a divorce until they receive their settlement and are left with much less assets in the divorce than anticipated. It is important for … [Read more...]
Do you have to pay taxes on alimony payments?
Wondering whether you have to pay taxes on alimony payments is not uncommon. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is paid from one spouse to another after a divorce. In Texas, alimony can be requested if: the marriage lasted longer than 10 years; the spouse requesting support is … [Read more...]
Proving Parental Alienation in Child Custody Cases
Many parents wrestle with how to prove parental alienation. Though they may recognize some of the telltale signs of alienation, proving that it’s actually happening to the courts is another story. In child custody cases, parental alienation can influence the final custodial verdict significantly. … [Read more...]
Child Custody Lawyers Share Examples of Parental Alienation
When getting divorced, learning to recognize examples of parental alienation is crucial. Parental alienation doesn’t just affect your personal relationship with your child, but it also can weigh heavily on the outcome of child custody battles you have with your former spouse. According to a 2010 … [Read more...]
Winning a Child Custody Case
Want to know how to win your child custody case? While there aren’t any magic formulas for success, there are mistakes that you may be able to avoid. Common Mistakes Made in Child Custody Cases The first mistake is going into the process with unreasonable expectations and demands. Having … [Read more...]
The 5 Responsibilities of Non-Custodial Parents in Texas
Make sure you understand the responsibility of a non-custodial parent. Texas child custody laws can be somewhat cumbersome to navigate and many parents are in need of straightforward answers during, throughout, and after their divorce. If, at any stage of your divorce, you are in need of legal … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Handling Children Switching Residencies
Numerous types of custody issues for children may sprout from separation and divorce. For example, a child may develop a desire to live with the non-custodial parent, an issue neither parent may know how to handle appropriately. If possible, speaking with your ex, sharing co-parenting tips, and … [Read more...]
Getting Child Custody: Factors that are Considered
Child custody is a very common issue in divorces in which the couple has children together. Custody of the children once favored the mother in many cases, but judges now look to which situation would be in the child’s best interests, although – whether correct or not – some still believe that … [Read more...]
Basics of Alimony
Spousal support, or alimony, may be awarded following a divorce. It provides financial support to a spouse who did not earn an income during the marriage or who earned a much lower income. Spousal support may last for a certain time period or, in some cases, may be ordered for life. The decision … [Read more...]
