Separate property in a Texas divorce: what counts and how to prove it
Learn what counts as separate property in Texas, how inheritance and gifts are treated, and which records can help trace…
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After the final divorce decree in Texas: a practical follow-through checklist
A signed Texas divorce decree may leave transfers and other tasks unfinished. Track the required documents, deadlines and proof that each step is complete.
How child support is calculated in Texas
Texas sets child support as a percentage of the paying parent’s monthly net resources, 20 percent for one child, applied…
Temporary orders in a Texas divorce and how the hearing works
Temporary orders set the rules for support, the house, spending and records while a Texas divorce is pending, and they…
What counts as a common law marriage in Texas
Texas calls common law marriage informal marriage, proved by a filed declaration or by an agreement to be married, living…
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…
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…
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…