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How To Get A Divorce For Common Law Marriage Ascertain if you really do have a common law marriage, called an “informal marriage” in Texas. Section 2.401 of the Texas State Code lists the legal criteria. You and your spouse must have agreed to marry, lived together as husband and wife, and told others you were married. In the alternative, you might have registered your union as an informal marriage with your county clerk. Step 2 Download a petition for divorce from the Internet. Many Texas counties have websites that include free legal forms, including petitions. Legal websites also offer…Read More

Common law marriage is also known as marriage without formalities. Others call it an informal marriage. It is a valid and legal way for a couple to marry in Texas. Section 2.401 of the Texas Family Code noted that a common law marriage may be proved by evidence that the couple represented to others that they were married. How Do You Prove Common Law Marriage In Texas? If a Texas, common law marriage may not be registered; however, the couple can legalize their relationship. There are three requirements: Both parties, at age of majority, must agree to the marriage, Live together in Texas as husband and wife, Not married to other persons, and Hold themselves out to the public as…Read More

What Is Divorce Mediation? Divorce mediation is a civil mediation. It is also a private process. The mediator, a neutral person helps divorcing couples reach a an agreeable settlement. The couple decide the outcomes of their issues. If it is a simple divorce, then the parties simply agree on their separation. When other issues such as child support, custody, alimony, and property division are involved, the process might take longer. However, it is still cheaper. A divorce mediation is confidential – like other mediations. Moreover, it is confidential. You can choose your own mediator or you can be ordered by…Read More

Frequently Asked Questions My ex is out of a job and hasn’t paid child support for over a year. I’m also struggling financially. What can I do? You can apply for government assistance such as WIC. Another alternative is to reach out to organizations that assist needy families. I am owed thousands in back child support, but my child’s other parent is self-employed and hiding assets. I know he can pay support but chooses not to. How do I collect? You may contact the state agency. They are efficient with uncovering assets and will place a lien on the paying…Read More

How Much Do I Need To Pay In Child Support? How Can I Calculate My Child Support Payment Amount? There are stories where a parent receiving child support uses the money for personal gain; however, child support payments are for the benefit of the child. The obligor is the person the judge commands to pay the child support. The court determines the amount based on the Texas guidelines and other factors, including the need of the child. Whether or not you are the custodial parent, you must use the payment you receive to take care of the child. Child support is not…Read More

The process to modify child support in Texas can be simple. If you qualify, you can ask the Attorney General – Child Support Division for review of your order. What Are The Requirements Or Qualifications? If your circumstances have changed, your order may be eligible for review and modification. You are eligible to modify your child support Order if: There is a difference or change in the monthly support. The difference must be 20% or $100 from the amount to be awarded. The new amount required must follow the child support guidelines. There is a substantial change. Three (3) years…Read More

How Does Losing Your Job Affect Your Child Support Payments When you loose your job, one of the last things you think about is how to pay child support. You are more concerned about how you will eat and pay your bills. Unfortunately, losing your job or earning less income does not automatically remove your obligation to pay child support. It does not evaporate. However, you can ask the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to review your case. If you can show that your circumstances have changed, you may be eligible for a payment modification. Payment modification means that your child support payment…Read More

Wondering If You Can Change Your Custody Order? Some parents have made the mistake of making an informal agreement with the custodial parent that is contrary to a standing court order. A separate piece of paper for custody change is not valid or enforceable by a judge. The Court always look at the best interest of the child or children. Moreover, there must be a substantial change in circumstances. To change a custody order, you need to file a modification of custody with the Court. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) cannot represent you in such case. You need…Read More

Family Code Title 5. The Parent-Child Relationship And The Suit Affecting The Parent-Child Relationship Subtitle B. Suits Affecting The Parent-Child Relationship Chapter 154. Child Support SUBCHAPTER A. COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT Sec. 154.001. SUPPORT OF CHILD. (a) The court may order either or both parents to support a child in the manner specified by the order: (1) until the child is 18 years of age or until graduation from high school, whichever occurs later; (2) until the child is emancipated through marriage, through removal of the disabilities of minority by court order, or by other operation of law; (3) until the…Read More

Child support is designed with the best interests of the children in mind. Generally, the purpose of child ѕuрроrt iѕ for the parents оf a child to support a child while he оr ѕhе iѕ grоwing uр. Therefore, child ѕuрроrt payments аrе оftеn mаdе when one parent iѕ not in сuѕtоdу оf the child. The SAPCR, Suit Affecting Parent Child-Relationship generally has statements of support and/or custody. Thеrе аrе, hоwеvеr, other situations in which you can make your child support payment. The person designated in the court order (Final Divorce Decree or SAPCR) can make a lump sum payment or…Read More