Child custody issues are not the total province of divorcing couples with children. The fact is, many Texas couples choose to have children while forgoing marriage altogether. And the absence of a marriage license does not automatically mean an absence of child...
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What is the process for modifying a child support order?
Time does not stand still after all the terms have been set and a divorce has been finalized. In fact, the passage of time can see many changes in the lives of divorced couples. As such, the specifics laid out in a child support order may at some point need to be...
Are military divorces handled differently than civilian divorces?
If you or your spouse are in the military and you are facing a divorce, you may wonder if your divorce will be handled differently than a civilian one. The answer is yes, certain items are handled differently such as where to file the divorce, and how visitation...
Fathers can provide valuable lessons to their children
The Welsh-born English poet George Herbert is credited as having said that "one father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." And although this idea was put forth well over 300 years ago, it remains true today. Fathers can provide their children with a wealth of...
Noncustodial parents usually have right to a child?s records
Myriad details must be worked out when parents get divorced. There is the matter of which parent will assume primary custodial duties. Also at issue are the rules regarding visitation for the noncustodial parent. Hopefully, these particulars can be agreed upon with a...
What sorts of expenses are covered by child support?
Typically, when a couple who has children gets divorced, the noncustodial parent is tasked with providing some measure of financial support to the custodial parent. Child support can be extremely important in helping pay for the costs inherent in raising a child. Most...
How could small acts by father positively affect a child?
It is sometimes said that it is the little things in life that can count the most. A non-custodial father may not realize just how big a contribution he is making to his child's life by doing what seem to be very small things. But what small things might make a big...
Child custody can be a challenging aspect of military divorce
Military life can offer many benefits. Service members can learn valuable skills while serving their country. But being in the military can also offer challenges. One challenge in particular is sustaining a healthy marriage. Relationships can suffer when a married...
Child custody dispute results in arrest of mother
If divorcing parents are not able to reach a consensus regarding child custody issues, then a court may have to render a final decision. The court will always strongly consider the best interests of the child when attempting to work out custody details. Once the...
There are signs that a relationship is in jeopardy
When you are in a relationship that is not going well, it can be hard to tell if you are experiencing a temporary setback or if something more serious is happening. But while you might not be sure where your marriage or domestic partnership is headed, relationship...