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 | 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 | 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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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
There’s a certain ache that comes from knowing you’ve done all you can, and it still isn’t enough. Preparation becomes your best defense when your marriage reaches that breaking point, and you see that the road ahead won’t be peaceful. If you’re trying to figure out how to prepare for a contested divorce, you already …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Enforcing Visitation Orders
When you or any Texas parent is denied time with their child, it’s both frustrating and heartbreaking. For many parents in Texas, visitation enforcement becomes a necessary legal step to ensure they can maintain a consistent, meaningful relationship with their child. If your co-parent refuses to follow a court-ordered visitation schedule, you do have …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, High Net Worth
High net-worth divorce is never just about splitting up as a couple. It’s about safeguarding what you’ve built, preserving your privacy, and protecting your future. If you’re a business owner, investor, executive, or public figure in Houston, the financial and reputational implications of divorce can be significant. It is not the time to hire …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
You’ve kept the peace in your marriage for longer than you thought possible. Whispered arguments behind closed doors. Shed quiet tears in parked cars. Spent weeks pretending for the kids. Now the question won’t stop nagging at you: Is there a way to end this marriage without destroying every aspect of your life in …
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