In family law cases involving children, the legal standard on which Texas courts rely is the “best interest of the child.” While this phrase may sound self-explanatory, it is actually a legal standard that involves many factors and considerations. Courts do not rely...
In Texas, child support is calculates based on the paying parent’s “monthly net resources” and a formula to determine the guideline child support amount that should be paid. Recently the cap (or maximum) on the monthly net resources of the paying parents was updates to $11,700. This change affects the guideline child support amounts and is important to both paying…
Co-parenting always comes down to one thing: What’s in the best interest of your children. The ultimate goal is a long-lasting, sustainable partnership. As for co-parenting in 2021? Add the stress and uncertainty of a pandemic. Despite the nuances of your co-parenting dynamic and/or the state of the world, successful co-parenting can be achieved, and the importance cannot be overstated. Children…
Child support is calculated based on set rules, more typically referred to as guidelines. The Texas Family Code states they are “presumed to be reasonable and an order of support, conforming to the guidelines is presumed to be in the best interest of the child.” The child support guidelines help courts in determining the appropriate amount of support, however a…