The simple answer is yes. However, according to the office of the Attorney General for the state of Texas, Ken Paxton, the amount of child support your ex-husband was ordered to pay can only be changed if you obtain a new court order. Informal agreements between...
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I’m a successful business owner in Houston filing for divorce because my wife was unfaithful. I want to protect my business from her—how can I do this?
You most likely will benefit with the assistance of legal counsel from a Houston divorce law firm such as LaFour law—particularly since you have a business to protect. An experienced Houston divorce attorney can assist you through the highly emotional and stressful...
In Texas, if parents have “shared custody” of the children after a divorce, would either parent pay child support?
In most cases, the answer is yes. It could be that either parent would be required to pay child support. Whether or not a parent has to pay child support depends on what the court determines to be in the best interests of the child, not on the type of custody...
I wish to file for divorce in Houston from my husband. What is the process for doing so and how long will it take?
Few divorces, even those that do not involve children under the age of 18, are ever simple. It is wise to consult an attorney prior to beginning any divorce proceedings. Most likely you will need the legal counsel offered by a Houston divorce law firm such as LaFour...
I’m divorcing my wife in Houston b/c she cheated on me. We have 6 kids and I have my own business. We have a prenup in place – how does the prenup process work now that we’re actually going to use it?
First of all, in regard to your children, the amount of child support you might be required to pay is not determined in a prenuptial agreement. The Court will follow state guidelines in making determinations for the amount of child support. The Texas Family Code and...
What does the term “conservatorship” mean when you’re figuring out child custody issues during divorce in Texas?
The Texas Family Code does not use the term “custody” in describing a parent’s legal relationship with a child. Instead, Texas law describes a parent’s legal relationship with a child as a “conservatorship.” The term “conservatorship” focuses the responsibilities,...
My husband and I are going to get a divorce. He’s a very successful businessman who has made a tremendous amount of money. He has lots of accounts, including several that I believe are hidden from me. What can a forensic account do to help me find these accounts?
Forensic accountants usually work together with your attorney to make sure you are not being cheated out of your fair share of the money. A forensic accountant would look into the financial practices of your husband to see how much money he makes and spends and see...
My husband has stopped sending child support. He moved from Houston to Florida four years ago after we divorced. I can’t reach him in Florida despite repeated calls. What are my options?
My husband has stopped sending child support. He moved from Houston to Florida four years ago after we divorced. I can’t reach him in Florida despite repeated calls. What are my options? Anyone who has not made child support payments as ordered must pay back child...
I divorced my husband two year ago, and we have shared custody of our two kids. I want to move to Tennessee. Can I take the kids with me?
The short answer is “No.” If you and your husband share joint custody of the children, you cannot just pick up your kids and leave, even if you are the custodial parent. If your ex-husband does not want you to leave the state, it is advised that you seek legal...
My husband and I are getting divorced. I want to keep the lake house, but he says it’s his because it’s in his name, not mine. I think I co-signed the loan. What are the laws in Texas regarding property divisions during divorce?
Texas is a “community property” state. Most likely, if the lake house was purchased during your marriage, it will be considered “community property” by the court in Texas. However, we would need more information from you before our divorce attorneys could make an...