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...
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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...
How does incarceration affect Texas child support?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 12, 2014 | Child Support
It may be a common belief that incarcerated Texas parents have few rights when it comes to their children. That is not the case, though, according to the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Below are some of the most common questions incarcerated or recently...
Child support modifications in Texas
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 18, 2014 | Child Support
The amount of child support in Texas that a non-custodial parent pays is capped at a certain percentage of his or her income. There are a lot of factors that determine the amount, though. These Texas child support guidelines are generally what the court uses to set...
Functions of the Texas Child Support Program
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 22, 2014 | Child Support
More state resources may be available to separated and divorced Houston parents than they realize. You may think of the Child Support Division of the state attorney general's office as a collections agency. In fact, the government department provides several services...
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