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Modification in 2026: What Counts as a Material and Substantial Change in Texas Custody or Support?
The child custody arrangement you and your co-parent currently follow is meant to create stability for your child and give you a regular schedule to follow. But life changes, and when it does, your custody order must be able to evolve with it. Job changes, relocations, and a child’s changing needs can all lead… Read More »
Grandparent and Non-Parent Standing in Texas: What Changed and Who Can Still File a Case in 2026?
Custody disputes generally involve a child’s parents, but the courts also accept filings from non-parents in certain scenarios. In Texas, a grandparent or other non-parent may request time with a child if they meet certain requirements. That’s why, if you’re worried about protecting your child or you believe you are owed time with a… Read More »
Bonuses, Commissions, and Overtime in Child Support: How Houston Pay Structures Change the Math
Houston has a vibrant, thriving economy based on a number of rapidly growing industries. Professionals in these fields often have multiple forms of income beyond their standard salary, including bonuses, consistent overtime, and sales commissions. When child support is calculated, these numbers can have a significant impact on a court order. Whether you expect… Read More »
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 »
