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Paternity is one of the most important concepts in the Texas Family Code. For mothers, it helps guarantee financial support for their children. For fathers, paternity is the only way to legally share in their children’s lives; moreover, in most cases, only legal fathers can petition for child custody. Finally, for children, a paternity action gives the feeling that they…
All parents share a common goal: the best interests of the children. That being said, parents often have very different opinions of what is “best.” Moreover, they often sharply disagree as to the methods used to achieve that common goal. In terms of their approach, many lawyers are far too aggressive in child custody disputes. A court hearing is unlike…
One of the most difficult decisions, and the most important, that needs to be made during a complex divorce is how will child custody be divided. There are several different options to that question – including sole or shared custody – but the final outcome is decided and approved by the court. At one time, it was pretty much the…
Ending a marriage is difficult enough without having to sacrifice time with children—but given that nearly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, custody battles are common in the United States. Moreover, even those who have never experienced divorce can sympathize with parents who face complex child custody battles. Home State Ruling One of the most important legal aspects of child custody is…
There are many decisions that need to be made when going through a high-asset divorce. Various key issues that divorcing couples face include child custody and support, property and asset division, and spousal support. In addition, even the most “friendly” divorces can suddenly turn contentious when one of these high-priority issues reveal a couple is on opposite ends of the…
Under Section 215(a) of the Internal Revenue Service Code (IRC), the definition of spousal support for tax purposes is any cash payment which falls under the following: Spouses do not file joint income tax returns with each other; The divorce or written separation agreement does not state that the payment is not alimony; If legally separated or divorced, the spouses do not…
A Fulton County, Georgia judge has ordered the mother involved in a bitter custody dispute to pay $195,000 in legal fees to her ex-husband’s attorney. According to an article in the Daily Report, the judge issued the ruling after announcing that the child-abuse accusations that the mother alleged against the father were not credible and has determined that the father…
Prior to getting married, it is important to discuss things such as potential children, jobs, and where you both will live. One subject that might be harder to talk about is about money. That is especially the case if one spouse comes into the relationship with a better financial position such as higher wages, property or a possible inheritance. That…
Sadly, although the winter season might be associated with New Year joy, for victims of domestic violence, the winter can be the most difficult part of the year. Domestic violence shelters report that they see more clients during the winter. The long winter months, especially when combined with increased financial pressures or the loss of a job, can add extra…
Upon filing for divorce in Texas, either party can request the court to enter a temporary order governing a specific matter, such as child support, until the final divorce decree is given. These temporary orders give some sense of order for how visitation and custody will look in the short term and what parents can expect. These short term orders…