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Can Child Support Go Above the $11,700 Cap? How “Proven Needs” Works in Real Cases
Many Texas parents are familiar with the $11,700 cap in child support and assume that this is a hard cap limiting how much income can be used to calculate child support each month. However, it’s more complex than that. Although this is the limit for calculations under Texas child support guidelines, it doesn’t mean… Read More »
Paid Family Leave in Texas? What Houston Parents Are Missing Out On
New and expecting parents in Texas spend a lot of time planning for (and worrying about) maternity and paternity leave. It feels like putting together a puzzle that only has half the pieces—and unfortunately, in Texas and many other states, that’s exactly what it is. There is no statewide paid family leave available for… Read More »
Houston’s Cultural Diversity and Custody: Language and Access Issues in Highly Diverse Families
Houston is widely known for its cultural and linguistic diversity, and it was recently recognized as the most ethnically diverse place in the entire country. There are well over 100 languages spoken in the Houston metropolitan area, and that means that children in this area are exposed to a wide range of cultural backgrounds,… Read More »
New Texas Law Safeguards Parental Rights Over Medical Decisions in Custody Disputes
Texas parents often worry about how the everyday decisions they make as parents can be misinterpreted by the Child Protective Services Division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Choices like seeking a second medical opinion, opting for alternative healthcare options, or homeschooling have been known to trigger CPS calls. Even when… Read More »
Why Shared Parenting Works
When a relationship ends, figuring out how to co-parent effectively may be one of the most challenging parts of what comes next. Children benefit when they have meaningful time with both parents. This is backed up by a large body of research, and as a result, courts have changed their rulings over recent years…. Read More »
Most Common Custody Battles
In an ideal world, co-parents would always agree on potential custody arrangements. They’d both be focused on what’s best for their children and cooperate to create a schedule that helps their children thrive. Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. When there are drastic disagreements about who’s a more capable parent, where the child should… Read More »
How a Child’s Age Shapes Custody and Visitation in Texas
While many states don’t adjust custody expectations and recommendations based on age, Texas does. If you’re new to co-parenting or navigating a split, it’s important to understand how your child’s growth may affect your custody schedule. If you feel that the state’s recommendations are inappropriate, it’s also helpful to understand what it will take… Read More »
How SB 1559 and SB 1398 Will Affect Divorce and Custody Cases
Texas legislators recently passed two bills that are likely to have a significant impact on family law cases across the state, highlighting the importance of working with a Texas family law attorney who is able to adapt and adjust to changes in state law. Although these bills both went into effect September 1, 2025,… Read More »
Divorce on Biblical Grounds: What Does it Mean Legally in Texas?
When someone announces that they are seeking a divorce on biblical grounds, it’s bound to start a discussion. Divorce is a unique legal matter in that it often has both a legal side and a spiritual side—but what does it mean to seek divorce on biblical grounds, and what does that mean for people… Read More »
How Courts Issue Injunctions Against Presidential Actions
Nationwide injunctions have been in the news constantly in recent months, reviving a discussion on what they are and the role they play in our system of checks and balances. Used to curb executive power and stop potentially unlawful policies, a recent Supreme Court decision changed how and when they can be used. This… Read More »
