Child support payments provide for your child’s basic needs, such as clothing, housing, medical care and educational expenses. In Texas, the child support guidelines ensure the child receives enough financial support from each parent. Calculating child support The...
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How are retirement accounts separated in a divorce?
Retirement accounts, such as pensions, 401(k)s, etc., are considered assets under Texas law and are subject to the property division process in a divorce. However, not all retirement accounts are treated the same, and there are different rules and factors that...
How will the mortgage on your family’s home impact your divorce?
Most people who are either getting ready to go through a divorce in Texas or who are already in the middle of such a case are usually hoping that the legal proceedings play out as smoothly as possible. But, that is entirely dependent upon the facts of the case in...
How are my assets distributed without a will?
If you pass way without a will, it is referred to as dying intestate and your assets will be distributed to your heirs according to the intestacy process. Your heirs generally include close relatives, like your spouse, children, parents or siblings. Intestacy overview...
