In Texas, the term custodial parent refers to the parent who has the right to designate the child's primary residence under a court-ordered conservatorship arrangement. Texas family law does not use the term custody in its statutes. Instead, courts issue conservatorship orders that establish which…
Yes. Child support does not always end cleanly when a parent dies. In Texas, families often face two urgent questions at the same time: what happens to future payments, and what happens to past-due support that was never paid. The answers depend on probate rules…
Being accused of a sex crime can turn your life upside down. You may feel overwhelmed, frightened, and unsure of what the law actually says about consent in Texas. Many people charged with these offenses had no intention of violating the law and are often…
Divorce records can provide valuable information for legal, personal, or genealogical purposes. In Texas, you can look up divorce records by contacting the district clerk’s office in the county where the divorce was finalized, as that’s where all divorce filings and decrees are stored. Whether…
Many Texans are unaware that a legal marriage can exist in the state without a formal wedding ceremony or marriage license. If you're unsure whether your relationship qualifies as a common law marriage in Texas, consult an experienced family law attorney from Sanchez & Farrar…
Child support helps ensure children receive financial support from both parents after separation or divorce. When someone falls behind on payments in Texas, they might wonder about the legal consequences they can face, and may even question: "Can I go to jail for not paying…
Many couples in Texas live together for years without a formal wedding ceremony, leading them to wonder about their legal status. Common law marriage, also called informal marriage, creates legally binding marital rights and responsibilities without the traditional marriage license and ceremony. A family law…
Ending a marriage can have major financial and emotional implications at any age. However, individuals who are 50 years old or older may especially find divorce to be challenging. Here is a look at why divorce at an older age poses unique challenges in Texas…
If you are working through divorce as a parent, you likely have many different legal matters to focus on with respect to your kids. Aside from custody decisions and child support, you might need to set up pickup and drop-off locations. Your possession order could…
If you pay child support as a non-custodial parent or wonder when payments could end as a custodial parent receiving support, it is essential to go over this issue carefully. Moreover, you should review this topic if you have uncertainty with respect to how long…
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