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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
Wife Who Moved Out Before the Divorce Was Finalized

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
How to sue your ex for emotional distress after a divorce

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
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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 to Get Sole Custody in Texas

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, A Helpful Guide

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
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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
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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