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Which parent has the right to claim the children on their taxes?
Taxes are complicated enough without the added confusion of figuring out who can legally claim the children on their taxes after divorce.
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When am I required to pay child support in Texas?
As a biological or adoptive parent, you are required to provide for your children until they reach the 'age of majority'. In some cases involving special needs children, the duration for child support can be indefinite.
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How to Protect Yourself & Your Family from Abuse When Filing for Divorce in Texas
There are domestic violence laws in Texas which are specifically created to provide you protection from your abuser.
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Texas SAPCR - Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
If you are going through a divorce with children in Texas, a SAPCR is an essential part of that process as the overall objective of a Texas SAPCR is to create the best possible environment for the child(ren).
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Texas Attorney Ad Litem or Amicus Attorney - When They are Involved and Why
What is the difference between an amicus attorney and an attorney ad litem in Texas? While they perform very similar duties, their roles are different.
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Contested Divorce in Texas - The Five General Phases and What to Expect
As the name suggests, an uncontested divorce means the spouses agree to the terms of the divorce, have likely discussed and agreed to a parenting plan (if there are children involved), and have agreed to the basic terms of a settlement agreement.
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Step-Parent Adoption in Texas - A General Overview of Process and Requirements
Step-parent adoption in Texas is a straight-forward process but there are requirements that must be met before a court will grant the request.
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Do I have to file for divorce to get child support in Texas?
It is important to understand that Texas child support law requires parents to financially support their children.
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Texas Parenting Plans - Top 5 Issues to Cover
When you start down the path of divorce with children in Texas, it is critical to understand what needs to be included in a Texas parenting plan.
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How to Collect Back Child Support in Texas
One of the most common questions we are asked is how to collect back child support in Texas. Raising children is expensive and the burden should never rest on just one parent.
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Termination of Parental Rights in Texas - Voluntary vs. Involuntary
Voluntary termination of parental rights in Texas is a complicated process in which both parents must present clear and convincing evidence as well as prove that the termination is in the best interest of the child.
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Can a father terminate his parental rights in Texas?
The answer to the question “Can a father terminate his parental rights in Texas?” is yes, but not without meeting a rigorous burden of proof and a receiving Texas court order terminating parental rights.
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Uncontested Divorce in Texas
The beautiful thing about an uncontested divorce in Texas is that both parties agree to the divorce and, generally, things are amicable between the separating spouses.
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Texas Gestational Surrogacy Agreements
If you are considering gestational surrogacy in Texas, you will need to prepare a Gestational Surrogacy Agreement. This surrogacy agreement will define the rights and responsibilities of the gestational surrogate and the indented parent(s).
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How to Change a Child’s Name in Texas
Changing a child’s name in Texas requires some formal paperwork to be filed with the court to ensure that the child’s name change will be legally recognized.
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What is the difference between traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy?
The difference between gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy in Texas is important to understand when considering surrogacy.
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Gestational Surrogacy in Texas
To protect your rights in the process, you will definitely need to outline your gestational surrogate arrangements in a formal document called a Texas Gestational Surrogacy Agreement
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Thinking of Filing for Divorce in Texas? Here are Five Important Facts to Consider
At Martin Oostdyk , we know that going through a divorce isn’t easy and making the decision to do so can be life changing.
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Which parent has the right to claim the children on their taxes?
When am I required to pay child support in Texas?
How to Protect Yourself & Your Family from Abuse When Filing for Divorce in Texas
Texas SAPCR - Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Contested Divorce in Texas - The Five General Phases and What to Expect
Step-Parent Adoption in Texas - A General Overview of Process and Requirements
