Houston Child Support Lawyer – Texas Laws
Child Support Attorney in Houston, TX Navigating child support laws in Texas can be complex, especially when trying to ensure that your child’s financial needs are met. At Longworth Law Firm, our experienced Houston Child … read more
Divorce and the Texas Morality Clause
A morality clause basically prohibits a parent from allowing someone they are dating or in a romantic relationship with from staying overnight if the parent has children. Using the Morality Clause to Prevent Sleepovers People … read more
Can CPS Take My Child If I Fail A Drug Test?
Child protective services or CPS is part of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The role of CPS is to investigate reports of child neglect or abuse. If you need a need a … read more
Divorcing in Texas When You Have Children
When a couple is divorcing, the best interests of the kids are the court’s first priority. In fact, the court expects that the child’s best interest is the first priority for the parents and their … read more
Child Support Overpayment
There are instances where you as the child custody paying parent may send a child support payment that exceeds the court ordered amount. What If You Overpay Child Support? In such a scenario, the law … read more
Back Child Support Statute of Limitations in Texas
In Texas, a non-custodial parent is expected to pay child support until the child reaches 18 years of age. Failure to pay current or back child support can lead to property liens, driver’s license suspension, … read more
How to Get Emancipated in Texas
In Texas, teenagers from the age of 16 and over can become emancipated after a request to a court. Normally, it is expected that parents should look after their children until they are at least … read more
Can My Wife Move Out Before The Divorce is Final?
Sometimes when a divorce is pending the wife may decide to move out. While there are many reasons why it would be appropriate for her to move out, it is often not the best decision … read more
Can I Sue My Ex for Emotional Distress?
There is almost nothing more emotionally devastating than finding out that your spouse has committed adultery. Infidelity breaks the bonds that hold a family together because it is a betrayal of the trust between parents … read more
Joint Custody & Paying Child Support in Texas
If you have ever wondered whether child support should still be paid if the parents share custody, you are not alone. In some states, neither of the parents who have joint custody has to pay … read more
Child Support for College Students in Texas
Article No. 2 in the Tx Child Support Series, Longworth Law Firm, P.C. Child Support and College in Texas When does child support end in Texas? In Texas, just like everywhere else in the United … read more
Retroactive Child Support in Texas
The Longworth Law Firm, P.C. – Houston Divorce Lawyer, Texas Child Support Series – Retroactive Child Support in Texas. Suing for Back Child Support in Texas Sometimes after a child support order has been issued … read more
How Can I Get Sole Custody in Texas
MyHoustonDivorce.Lawyer Article 2, Child Custody Series, How to Get Sole Custody of Child in Texas. Sole Child Custody in Texas There is no such thing as sole child custody in Texas. In states where sole … read more
What Is A Sole Managing Conservator?
Divorcing parents in Texas are more likely to be named joint managing conservators than one of them being designated as the sole managing conservator. Joint Managing Conservators vs Sole Managing Conservator There is a presumption … read more
Common Law Marriage In Texas Divorce
A number of people are not aware of the requirements they need to meet for them to get into a common law marriage. Fewer still know very much about common law divorce in Texas. State … read more
How Long Does Divorce Take in Texas?
At Longworth Lw Firm, one of the most common questions we get is: How Long Does Divorce Take in Texas? We wrote this article to answer that question. Texas Divorce Timeline Most people seeking divorce … read more
Texas Child Custody Laws
Article 1 in the Child Custody Series, Contact a Houston Child Custody Lawyer at MyHoustonDivorce.Lawyer Child Custody Laws in Texas Child Custody Attorney – Houston You need to acquaint yourself with child custody laws in … read more