Child Support Articles

What is Joint Managing Conservatorship in Texas?

If you have been involved in a family law dispute, you may have heard of joint managing conservatorship. You may be wondering what exactly joint managing conservatorship is and what it means for you in your family law case.  Conservatorship relates to rights, and...

What can happen if you fall behind on child support payments?

In Texas family law cases involving children, one parent is often ordered to pay child support to the other. For one reason or another, a parent may fall behind on child support payments. If you are the parent who has been ordered to pay child support, you may be...

Five Tips on How to Divorce Amicably

Many families find themselves faced with the challenges of separation and divorce. Divorce can be a very stressful time in someone’s life. It is often said to be one of the most difficult transitions a person may face. One way to lessen the stress of the divorce...

Child Support Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many people losing jobs or seeing a reduction in pay.  For someone who is court-ordered to pay child support, this can trigger the need to modify.  First and foremost, losing your job or having a decrease...