Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Uncategorized
Choosing the right divorce lawyer shouldn’t be as hard as getting a divorce. And if you’re facing a family law dispute in Houston, the attorney you choose can make a big difference in how your case ends—and how you feel throughout the process. Because your choice of lawyer is so important, we’ve put together …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Family Law
Annulment is a divorce alternative available only in limited circumstances. It declares that, for legal purposes, the marriage never occurred. Given the limited situations when you can have a marriage annulled, many wonder about the impact from the passage of time. How long can you be married and still get an annulment? In short, the …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Family Law
Key Takeaways Full Custody Means Sole Authority: In Texas, full custody, legally known as sole managing conservatorship, grants one parent exclusive rights to make major decisions about a child’s education, healthcare, and welfare, while the other parent may retain visitation rights. The Court Prioritizes the Child’s Best Interests: When deciding custody, Texas courts focus on …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Uncontested Divorce
Key Takeaways Agreement on All Terms Is Essential: To qualify for an uncontested divorce with children in Texas, both spouses must agree on every issue, ranging from child custody and support to property division and potential spousal maintenance. Clear, written agreements on these matters help avoid disputes and ensure the process remains smooth and uncontested. …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Raising a child is expensive, whether they live with you or not. Child support payments often take a large chunk of a parent’s monthly paycheck. But what happens when the parent making payments has another child? Does child support go down if the father has another baby in Texas? Although less common, what about when …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support, Divorce
So you were awarded child support. What next?
If you are the party awarded child support in Texas, you will understandably want to know when and how you will begin receiving child support payments. This is a multistep process as outlined below.
First, some basic information and terminology. The party awarded child support is known as the Obligee. The party ordered to pay child support is known as the Obligor. All child support payments must be paid to the Child Support Disbursement Unit located in San Antonio. Your final decree or order has a paragraph which states that any informal payments do not constitute as child support. If the money is not paid directly to the Disbursement Unit it is not being counted by the State as child support and the Obligor could be held in contempt for nonpayment. It is very important that all child support payments go through the State first.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
As a father going through a separation or divorce, you are likely concerned about what are the chances of father getting 50/50 custody in Texas. Will they live with you? Will they have to live with their mother? Will you lose your ability to spend time with them? You want to ensure that you remain …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Uncategorized
Summer can be a joyful and free time for children, but it can also mean extra work for parents. And as the school year ends, many co-parents realize that their current custody arrangement doesn’t fit their family’s summer plans. Whether you’re facing a new job, a big move, or new needs for your child, a …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody
The ink is dry. The decree is final. And now what? You thought the hardest part was over, but the real work—the kind that reshapes your family—has just begun. Co-parenting after divorce isn’t a fallback plan. It’s a commitment to show up for your child, even when showing up for your ex feels impossible. …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
There’s a moment when you realize the life you planned isn’t the one you’re living. You may be staring down a divorce you didn’t ask for, trying to be fair while still feeling steamrolled. Or maybe you’ve been holding back for years, staying silent to keep the peace. Either way, when the dam breaks, …
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