Texans who find it necessary to enforce the terms of their divorce decrees and annulments may be able to rely on litigation. These lawsuits usually adhere to similar structures as civil lawsuits, for instance, courts may find parties in contempt or a...
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Texas child support orders
In Texas, the law provides that the custodial parent is generally owed child support from the non-custodial parent for the support of their child or children. While the legislature has statutory guidelines in place for the courts to use when determin...
Read MoreWhat are the requirements to adopt a child?
Adopting a child in Texas requires prospective parents to follow state-specific guidelines. The state has enacted requirements for who can adopt and who can be adopted. The state also maintains distinct requirements for children who are residents of ...
Read MoreProtecting rights of domestic partners
While the battle for marriage equality continues across the country, Texas does not currently permit marriage between individuals of the same sex. Currently, Travis County is the only county in Texas that provides benefits to domestic partners. Howev...
Read MoreGrounds for divorce in Texas
Like many states, Texas still allows divorce to be based on the fault of one of the parties in addition to granting no-fault divorces. Of the seven grounds recognized for a Texas divorce, only insupportability is the basis for obtaining a no-fault di...
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