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Lost Your Job? Child Support And Unemployment If you are struggling to pay child support because you have lost your job, you are not alone. In the United States, unemployment rate has gone up to 14.7%. The pandemic has affected job rate. People have lost their jobs. Companies have cut down employment. Sales have gone down. Also, the stay-at-home has reduced the chance of working. All of these have caused many parents to become unemployed. They are not able to pay their child support. Even worse, the economist and government are not sure when the economy will recover. Modification? Child support…Read More

I Want To Know About GEographic Restrictions. What is it? Geographic restrictions limit where your child lives. In a custody order or divorce decree, there may be a section that tells the primary conservator what county or counties the child resides. For example, if there is clause in there, it will read: “to Harris county and its contiguous counties.” Also, it may state, “to Montgomery county only.” Yikes! You may not care about the restriction now, but it may be inconvenient later. The restrictions are generally derived from where the parents currently live. The benefit is: It creates a safe and stable…Read More

“I Am Married To A Married Man! Is My Marriage Valid?” This question usually comes up during a probate process. When the husband dies, the wife (during probate) may discover that the man was previously married. Who gets the community property? Who will be the administrator of his estate? This is one of the scenarios where Estate Law meets Family Law. Answer: The Most Recent Marriage Is Presumed Valid. The answer is in section 102 of Chapter 1 of the Texas Family Code. The code states: “When two or more marriages of a person to different spouses are alleged, the…Read More

What You Need To Know About Co-Parenting In A Pandemic Co-Parenting is rough. Co-parenting in a pandemic is extra work. What Is Co-Parenting? Co-Parenting is the act of two parents working together to share the parenting responsibilities of a child. I answered the three questions that parents ask frequently. They are related to the pandemic. Stimulus check Possession and Access Unemployment If you have more questions or need to learn more, contact our office. Write to office@aminulaw.com.Read More

How Does The Federal Tax Refund Offset Program Work? This article is from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE),  an Office of the Administration for Children and Families. Please note that this article is not legal advice and should be used for informational purposes only. A lot of parents wonder about how the Treasury intercepts their checks. If you have past due child support payments, then this article is for you. State child support agencies submit (certify), through OCSE to the Department of Treasury, the names, Social Security numbers, and amounts of past-due support of people who are behind in their…Read More

Covid-19 Relief And Help For Your Family The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global community. It has also affected the legal industry. On April 3, Governor Abbott issued a Stay-At Home Order that will in effect until April 30 or further notice. Here is what we are doing at Aminu Law Firm to assist you and your family in navigating this challenging time. 1. Readily accessible Technology: Before the pandemic, most of my form of communication was virtual. Therefore, transitioning to a virtual platform was not difficult. Most of our clients were already on a virtual platform. We use technology that…Read More

Will I Get My Covid-19 Stimulus Check If I Owe Back Child Support? A couple of non-custodial parents in Texas are on the edges of their seats. Why? Because they have child support arrears, also commonly known as back child support. In response to the covid-19 disaster relief, president Trump signed a $2 trillion relief package into law. Unfortunately, not every American will get to see this check. So, How Does This Work? First, it is based on income. “All U.S. residents or citizens with adjusted gross income under $75,000 ($112,500 for head of household and $150,000 married), who are…Read More

The Difference Between Presumed Father And Alleged Father. It is easy to mix up these two terms. So, the issues of paternity come up mostly in paternity cases. According to Texas Family Code: “Adjudicated father” is a man who is ruled by the court as the father of a child. Therefore he has legal rights. This is also commonly called, ‘the Presume Father.” “Alleged father” is a man who alleges himself to be, or is alleged to be, the genetic father. In other words, there is a possibility that this man is the genetic father of a child; however, we…Read More

Virtual Attorney: E-Mediation For Family Law Cases In Texas During this sensitive period, where most Texas counties are under Stay-in-Order, we offer virtual mediation. This is for our client”s convenience – our way of helping our communities during this period. For virtual mediation, attorneys and clients can use Zoom, Skype, and other online video options. Face-to-face meetings are not necessary. However, to ensure that all your questions are answered, we offer this option. Consultations I can’t get out of the house and drive to your office. How can I reach you? I have questions about my Order and need guidance.…Read More

Guidelines For Co-Parenting During A Pandemic Special thanks to the leaders from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and AFCC for these helpful tips. They released guidelines for co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorce/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID19 Pandemic As you may know or have heard, COVID-19 seems to be growing. More cases are discovered as the virus continues to spread. In the midst of this chaos, schools have closed as the government and World Health Organization have advised the public to self-quarantine. From the perspective of family law,…Read More