What Are Your Legal Options If Your Child Support Payments Are Being Misused?
Key Takeaways Texas courts generally allow flexibility in how child support is used because many expenses are part of a shared household budget. Proving misuse of child support usually requires showing that the child’s basic needs are not being met despite regular support payments. Evidence such as documentation, witness statements, or proof of unmet needs […]
When Does a Judge Order Supervised Visitation in Texas?
Key Takeaways Texas supervised visitation is used to protect children while maintaining parental relationships. Judges consider safety concerns, past behavior, and the child’s needs when imposing visitation limitations in Texas. Supervised visitation can be temporary and may be modified as circumstances improve. What Is Texas Supervised Visitation? Texas supervised visitation is a type of child […]
What if My Name is Not on the House Deed During a Texas Divorce?
Key Insights Your name does not have to be on the deed to have rights to the home. In many cases involving a Texas divorce when the house is not in your name, courts focus on marital home ownership, not just the title. If the house was purchased during the marriage with only one spouse […]
Can I Get Reimbursed if My Spouse Used Community Money on an Affair?
Key Insights Community money spent on an affair may qualify as financial misconduct or waste in a marriage in Texas and can impact how marital property is divided during divorce. If you are asking, “Can I get reimbursed for my spouse’s affair spending?” Courts may compensate you by awarding you a larger share of marital […]
How are Crypto Assets Divided in a Texas Divorce?
Key Takeaways Crypto is treated as property in Texas divorces and may be subject to division if classified as community property. Crypto disclosure in Texas family law is required so hiding or failing to report crypto assets can result in legal consequences. Volatility, tax implications, and proof of ownership make Texas divorce crypto assets more […]
How Does Texas Decide Custody When One Parent Has a Mental Illness?
Key Takeaways Courts base Texas custody decisions on the child’s best interest, not automatically against parents with mental illness. Judges assess parental fitness by reviewing a parent’s stability, medical treatment, and ability to meet the child’s needs. A psychological evaluation in Texas custody may be ordered to better understand the parent’s mental health and parenting […]
What to Expect at Your First Temporary Orders Divorce Hearing
Executive Summary If you’re preparing for your first temporary orders hearing during a divorce in Austin, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed or uncertain. Temporary orders can shape your daily life for months, especially when it comes to parenting time, financial support, and use of shared property. In Texas, the divorce temporary orders hearing process gives […]
What Happens if My Spouse Ignores Texas Divorce Papers
Executive Summary If your spouse ignores divorce papers in Texas, you can still move forward with the divorce. An unresponsive spouse may delay the process but won’t prevent it. Austin courts allow you to request a default judgment if your spouse fails to respond after being properly served. This blog explains what steps to take […]
How to Modify Custody Agreements to Allow for Regular International Travel
Executive Summary For separated or divorced parents in Austin, international travel with a child can create complications if the existing custody order doesn’t support it. You may need to modify custody agreement terms to avoid delays, reduce confusion, and protect both parents’ rights. This blog explains when a custody modification for travel is necessary, how […]
Can I Travel Internationally with My Child After Separation?
Executive Summary International travel with a child after separation requires more than just a passport and a plane ticket. For separated parents in Austin, travel plans must follow legal guidelines and custody agreements in order to avoid complications. This blog explains how international travel with a child works in Austin, including what custody and travel […]