In Texas, the woman who gives birth is always the mother, even if another woman donated the egg(s)/embryo(s). The only exception to this rule applies to cases involving gestational surrogacy where a valid gestational agreement is in place.
If you are a victim of family violence, please seek help immediately.
To file for child support in Texas, you may hire a private attorney or contact the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Regardless of the type of lawyer you choose, the Texas Family Code sets out certain standards to guide the Courts in acting as the voice of reason in matters involving child custody and visitation.
The Texas Family Code contains several rebuttable presumptions about parent-child relationships and property classifications during a divorce.
In Texas, child support payments are considered confidential information, which means they are not open to the public.
When a parent fails to make child support payments, they not only fail to provide for their child, but also violate a court order.
The division of property, including both assets and debts, is one of the most critical aspects of a divorce.
