How to change your last name after a divorce in Texas
Ask for the name change in the divorce decree and the Texas court has to grant a return to a…
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How to get temporary or emergency custody of a child in Texas
Temporary custody in Texas comes from a temporary orders hearing, and a true emergency can bring a restraining order before the other parent is heard.
When can a child choose which parent to live with in Texas
A Texas child never chooses which parent to live with, but from 12 the judge must hear the child’s wishes…
The Texas standard possession order, explained
The standard possession order is the Texas Family Code’s default schedule: first, third and fifth weekends, Thursday evenings in the…
Are prenuptial agreements enforceable in Texas
A Texas prenup is enforceable when written and signed by both people, unless a signature was involuntary or the deal…
How long spousal maintenance lasts in Texas, and the cap on the amount
Texas caps court-ordered spousal maintenance at five, seven or ten years and at the lesser of $5,000 a month or…
Who qualifies for spousal maintenance in Texas
Texas courts order spousal maintenance only when a spouse cannot meet minimum reasonable needs from their own property and fits…
How to file an uncontested divorce in Texas
Texas asks for six months of residence in the state and ninety days in the county. Both have to be…
How long an uncontested divorce takes in Texas
Texas courts cannot sign a divorce until the sixty first day after the petition is filed. There is no way…
Contested vs uncontested divorce in Texas
An uncontested divorce is one where you agree on every issue. Property, debts, the children, the schedule, support. All of…