Child Support Articles

When can you modify child support?

Under the Texas Family Code, a party can modify child support in three situations:  (1) the parties have agreed to modify child support; (2) when the parties meet the three-year modification rule; and (3) when there has been a material and substantial change to...

Will I have to pay child support or will I receive child support?

Child support is a critical element of a child custody case in Texas.  In the majority of cases, one party or the other does end up paying child support.  Here are several important factors to consider in determining whether or not you would have to pay...

What is mediation?

In most courts in Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, mediation is required before you can have a final trial in a family law matter.  In some of the courts it isn't required but is "strongly encouraged."  In my opinion, almost every case is appropriate for...

What is a “waiver of service” and should you sign it?

Waivers of service are quite common in family law cases in Texas.  They do exactly what they say - they waive service of process.   A waiver of service does NOT mean that the other person is not contesting anything in the case. When I am trying to...

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