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Modify Child Support Texas

Modify Child Support Texas

Petition To Modify Child Support Texas How To Modify Child Support In Texas Changing circumstances and other factors can force parents to petition family courts to change the terms of their child support and child … read more
Sole Custody In Texas

Sole Custody In Texas

How To Get Full Custody Of A Child In Texas Full Custody In Texas Most divorces are not easy for both parties especially if the emotions are running high and there is an adversarial relationship … read more
Uncontested Divorce Texas

Cost Of Uncontested Divorce in Texas

Texas Uncontested Divorce Cost: What to Know Before You File How much does a divorce cost in Texas? An uncontested divorce is sometimes called an “agreed” or “quick” divorce because it typically takes less time … read more
LGBTQ And Same Sex Divorce Attorney

LGBTQ And Same Sex Divorce Attorney

Same Sex Divorce Attorney In Texas Same Sex Divorce Lawyer In TX The Supreme Court decision in June 2015 to give same-sex couples an equal right to marry also gave these couples the right to … read more
Alimony In Texas

Alimony In Texas

How Long Does Alimony Last In Texas Does Texas Have Alimony Courts in Texas sometimes award spousal maintenance or alimony based on certain factors.  However, the party asking for spousal support must demonstrate that they … read more
Annulment Vs Divorce

Annulment Vs Divorce

Annulment In Texas Annulment VS Divorce In TX The two options for a couple that wants to legally end their marriage is either annulment or divorce.  But an annulment is not the easiest option as … read more
Appealing A Family Court Decision

Appealing A Family Court Decision

Grounds For Appeal In Family Court How Often Are Custody Appeals Won In TX You can appeal any family law decision just like you would any case. In a divorce, you may seek to appeal … read more
What Happens After Judge Signs Divorce Decree

What Happens After Judge Signs Divorce Decree

When Is A Divorce Final After The Judge Signs The Papers What Happens After Divorce Papers Are Signed In TX There are no two divorce proceedings that are the same because each divorce has its … read more
Non Custodial Parent Won't Return Child

Non Custodial Parent Won’t Return Child

Non Custodial Parent Refuses To Return Child In TX Can A Non Custodial Parent Keep A Child In Texas Custodial parents spend more time with their children because they have the right to choose the … read more
Child Support Attorney Houston

Child Support Attorney Houston

Childsupport Houston TX Houston Child Support Attorney A judge may order a parent to pay child support but that doesn’t mean that that parent will obey that order. Every parent wants to secure their child’s … read more
50 50 Custody In Texas

50 50 Custody In Texas

50 50 Custody Schedule In TX How To Prevent 50 50 Custody No parent wants to be separated from their children after a divorce. So, naturally many parents want to know whether they can get … read more
divorce lawyer for fathers

Men’s Rights Attorney – Fathers & Divorce

Houston Divorce Lawyer for Men If you are going through a divorce, you must hire a good divorce attorney who understands men’s perspectives. Our attorneys can provide straightforward answers to your questions. Having the right … read more
how to prove parental alienation in court

How To Fight Parental Alienation

What You Can Do About Parental Alienation Parental Alienation Definition After divorce a parent may manipulate a child to fear, disrespect or show hostility towards the other parent. However, a child can develop these feelings … read more
Texas Divorce Petition

Overview Of Divorce In Texas

Texas Divorce Laws – Overview You can either have fault or no-fault grounds to file for divorce in Texas because it is a mixed state. In either case, it’s always best to hire a divorce … read more
man emotional after divorce

Men And The Emotional Stages Of Divorce

Men And The Emotional Stages Of Divorce Men may have more to lose in a divorce in terms of health and happiness according to Psychology Today.  Women are actually more likely to ask for divorce … read more
state of texas child support payment laws

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 Texas Morality Clause to Prevent Sleepovers

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 Children Away

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
Who Gets To Keep the Children in a Texas Divorce

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 in Texas

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