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I can’t afford my child support payments. What should I do?
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 3, 2019 | Child Support
As a divorced parent, being away from your children can be difficult, even when it's just for a few days. You may make every effort to be involved in their lives, including taking advantage of your custody arrangements and making court-ordered support payments. But...
Dealing with common fears about post-divorce finances
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 7, 2018 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce
The hardships of divorce come with the hope that the future will be better. If you look forward to a better life after your divorce, you may be concerned about how to avoid financial struggles that are common after a marriage breaks up. Like many married people, you...
When is it possible to change an existing child support order?
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 19, 2018 | Child Support
Whether you were married or not, when you separated from the other parent of your child or children, a Texas court may have established an amount of child support that you would pay each month based on your and the other parent's financial situations.That order may...
Seeking temporary orders ahead of your divorce
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 8, 2018 | Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support (Alimony)
You and your spouse have decided to divorce. It may seem like your life has come to a halt while the rest of the world continues to turn. Your children still need your attention, and your bills still require payment. Meanwhile, you may not want to stay in the same...
Texas paternity and child support services
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Mar 20, 2015 | Child Support
Several child-related services are provided for Houston parents through the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Applications and child support services are free or offered at a minimal cost. Parents receiving Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families...
Who pays for children’s health insurance in a Texas divorce?
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Mar 11, 2015 | Child Support
The sharing of parental rights and responsibilities extends beyond the end of a Texas marriage. Divorce agreements define the physical, legal and financial duties of co-parenting. Among the most important considerations is how children's medical needs will be...
Interstate child support guidelines for Texas parents
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 28, 2015 | Child Support
Houston couples may anticipate a lifelong relationship when they marry, but we all know some marriages are not built for distance. Parenthood continues beyond the end of a break-up or divorce. Whether or not parents were married, former partners or ex-spouses are...
What happens if I don’t pay my child support?
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 24, 2014 | Child Support
Custodial parents in Texas and across the country depend on child support payments to help with the costs of raising a child. When the non-custodial parent does not make those payments, not only does this hurt the child, it also makes the non-custodial parent at risk...
Addressing Texas child support questions
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 28, 2014 | Child Support
One of the most hypersensitive issues affecting separated and divorced parents in Houston is financial support for children. Child support disputes are not uncommon. The mistake many parents make is taking an action, like stopping payments, without considering the...
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