Family law disputes are one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life, and as such, M&A family law attorneys will work hard to make sure that your needs are met and your interest is protected under Texas laws. At M&A Law Firm of Dallas, our family law attorneys have the vast experience of working on family law cases, and they are here to provide the best service to you. M&A provides exclusive personalized services in these areas:
Our family law attorneys provide aggressive representation and attentive service in order to help you through these difficult times. Our family law attorneys return phone calls promptly and take the time to answer questions and address your needs. Our family law attorneys pay a special attention to the details of every case to ensure we get you the best result.
At M&A Law Firm, our Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant County divorce lawyers understand that divorce is one of the most significant, life changing, emotional, and difficult legal proceedings that a person will ever face. The dissolution of a marriage can become very complicated and is emotionally taxing. If you need a divorce and would like to speak with a family law attorney, our family law attorneys are here to help you. If there is a possibility of reconciliation, we will work hard to help you reconcile.
If there is no possibility of reconciliation, we can help and stand by your side during the divorce proceeding. Our Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant County divorce attorneys help clients with all aspects of divorce. Thus, give us a call at our toll free 1-866-789-1664, or click here to fill out our convenient online case evaluation form, and let our experienced family law attorneys help you during this difficult and emotional process.
A divorce proceeding starts with filing a document requesting the Texas court to dissolve the marriage; this document is called the "Original Petition for Divorce." The divorce petition is filed in the District Court for the county.
Jurisdiction for Divorce in Texas
In order for a Texas Court to exercise jurisdiction over the divorce proceeding, the minimum residency requirements must be met. You must be a resident of Texas for a minimum of six months and a resident . . .
TO, TRO, & PO Orders in Divorce Actions in Texas
In contested divorces, each party can file for Temporary Order (TO), Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), Protective Order (PO).
Texas courts will do everything possible to lessen the emotional impact on children of divorcing parents. If the parents cannot agree on a plan for custody, the courts will decide what is best for the children. Some of the factors the court will weigh are, the willingness of one parent to encourage a relationship between the child and the other parent, as well as any history of violence or abusive conduct by either parent.
In Texas, child Custody and visitation are based on “what is in the best interest of the child” specifically, Texas Family Code Section 153.002 states that “the best interest of the child shall always be the primary consideration of the court in determining the issues of conservatorship and possession of and access to the child.” As a result of this, the default rule is a joint managing conservatorship because the Texas courts have decided that the child’s interest is best served by having both parents involved in the child’s life.
The team of family law attorneys at M&A, understand the Texas Child Custody Laws, and they are here to help you sort through your rights and responsibilities. To have a free of cost, no obligation consultation, give us a call at our toll free 1-866-789-1664, or click here to fill out our convenient online case evaluation form.
In Texas, joint managing conservatorship means, “sharing of the rights and duties of a parent by two parties, ordinarily the parents, even if the exclusive right to make certain decision is awarded to one party.”
When a joint managing conservator relationship is rebutted by one of the parents, a Texas court will appoint a sole managing conservator. The sole managing conservator will have decision making powers that the . . .
An important part of child custody is child support, whether paid or received. There are situations, when the spouse or party paying the child support (the non-primary parent) will feel bitter, or angry about paying the child support, believing that money is going to the other spouse, or party. But, the truth is that the party with the primary custody of the child is paying for the expenses of child as well. The Court believes that both parents have the responsibility to support their children. The Texas Family Code has the child support guidelines, which are presumed to be in the best interest of the children. This also applies to the situation, when neither parent has the custody.
Our team of Family Law Attorneys, has the in depth knowledge of Texas Child Support Laws, and they are here to assist you in determining a proper child support amount. They will also assist you in implementing this support properly into an order designating support, and if need be, in executing a withholding order that allows deduction for child support to be taken from the designated party’s pay check. To have a free of cost, no obligation consultation, give us a call at our toll free 1-866-789-1664, or click here to fill out our convenient online case evaluation form
We have organized a website discussing the Child Support issues, which is great resource to get the right information about the Texas Child Support Laws. Click here to visit the website.
Texas child support is based on a mathematical formula that is applied to the paying parent’s (obligor’s) net income and other financial resources.
Child Support as ordered by Texas Court
A Texas court may order either or both parents to support a child in the manner specified by the order . . .
Medical Support not part of Child Support
Under Texas law, the guidelines for child support are independent to the need for medical support; simply put, a Texas court will order the obligor to provide medical support for the child . . .
Under Texas law, parental rights are given in the court order when a suit affecting the parent-child relationship is filed. The order sets out: the rights and duties that parents have at all times; rights and duties that each parent would have during their respective periods of possession of the child(ren); and rights that either parent may have exclusively.
The team of family law attorneys at M&A, understand the Texas Parental RightsLaws, and they are here to help you identify your rights and responsibilities as parents. To have a free of cost, no obligation consultation, give us a call at our toll free 1-866-789-1664, or click here to fill out our convenient online case evaluation form.
Rights and Duties of Parent under Texas Family Code
A parent who fails to discharge the duty of support is liable to a person who provides necessaries to those to whom support is owed.
Unlike some other states, there is no alimony in Texas. Texas, however, does allow for spousal support or better known as spousal maintenance. In considering whether to allow spousal support (spousal maintenance), a Texas court could consider many factors, such as the earning capacity of the spouse, the responsibility of the spouse for the children, health and age of parties, ability to work, the duration of the marriage, and the financial resources and liabilities of the spouse. Generally, in order to receive support after the divorce, the parties must have been married for a period exceeding ten (10) years, and if a Texas court decides, a party may be qualified to receive up to $2,500.00 a month for a maximum of three (3) years.
The team of family law attorneys at M&A, are here to help you in your Alimony (spousal maintenance) battles. They provide the best legal help, to make sure that you get the right amount of alimony. To have a free of cost, no obligation consultation, give us a call at our toll free 1-866-789-1664, or click here to fill out our convenient online case evaluation form.
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