If you are contemplating a divorce and already have children together, you may be wondering when your child support obligation ends in Texas. In most cases the law requires you to pay child support until the child is considered an adult. A child is considered an adult...
Raising children is difficult. Having the means to provide for them is an important aspect of the job. The Texas Family Code orders that all child support payments must go through the Texas SDU (State Disbursement Unit), and they disperse them. What can the SDU (State...
Along with other key issues including; financial, communication and incompatibility, addiction is one of the top reasons why many couples end up going through a divorce. If you find yourself divorcing, for this reason, you may be wondering how to protect your child...
There is one thing certain in life- change. The good, the bad, and the ugly. The Puhl Law Group, P.C., has had many a stressed client come through the door and share, "I lost my job. What do I do if am unable to pay child support?" There are many circumstances, that...
Things change. A child support agreement for a four and six-year-old might not be right for the same kids as they turn fourteen and sixteen - hello cell phone bill and braces! Kidding aside, the needs of a child might change as they get older. Parents might lose, or...
Child Support in Texas All parents must support their children financially. It is their legal duty as a parent. Child support is the money the parent pays the other parent to help support his or her child when that parent doesn't live with the child. In most cases, it...
A protective order is a civil court order meant to prevent continuing acts of family violence from occurring. You can also get a protective order against sexual assault, human trafficking or stalking. According to Texas law, the act of family violence (known often as...
What happens when parents disagree on what is in the best interest of their children? In a divorce proceeding with two conflicting sides, and even a third side, with a child's opinion, a court might appoint an amicus attorney to make sure the child's needs are met in...
Alimony, otherwise known as spousal maintenance in the state of Texas is a common term used for a regular payment one spouse makes to the other spouse during or after a divorce. The money is from the former spouse's future income. This money is in addition to the...
When clients come into the Puhl Law Group, LLP seeking assistance for a divorce or a child custody case we often hear the question, "Can I receive sole custody of my child?" Custody in Texas is called "conservatorship." Conservatorship is used to describe the legal...
