See Texas Family Code Ch. 154 for child support provisions: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.154.htm

See Texas Family Code Ch. 8 for Spousal Support: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/fa/htm/fa.8.htm

The order shouldn't be vague unless you received only the ruling (1-3 pages on average), not the full final order (20-50 pages on average). Make sure you have the final order. If it's still vague, you may file your own modification suit (visitation) since you moved. It's probably... View More

In order to preserve this point for appellate review, you must not only timely make the complaint to the trial court, you must secure a written order signed by the trial court denying your complaint.

The best strategy when attempting to dramatically change the law in an instance like this... View More

Once a divorce petition is filed, the court may award temporary spousal support during the pendency of the case. There are many factors that the court could consider including the spouses’ education, work experience, any physical or mental limitations, access to assets, monthly... View More

There is no legal prohibition regarding the length of a party's name on a pleading. It is best practice to ensure that the parties' names are 100% correct on all court papers filed in a matter. Sometimes, it may not be harmful, for example on an agreed motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit... View More

Under Texas Family Code § 154.002, child support can continue past the age of 18 only if the child is actively working toward a diploma and meeting attendance requirements. Given your son's age and his lack of academic progress, you have grounds to seek termination of the support order.... View More

A lawyer with experience in family law is who can help you fix it. As with anything else, such a lawyer will expect to be paid for his/her services at the usual and customary rate for the time it takes to fix it. Just like a plumber is going to want to be paid to help you fix your plumbing or an... View More

Normally, under the UCCJA (Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act), the state that is the "home state" of the children for the preceding six months has jurisdiction over child custody determinations concerning the children. If your children have lived with you for the past three years,... View More

It depends on the status of the court proceeding and, if a judgment has been signed, how long it has been since the judgment was signed and when you first acquired actual knowledge that a signed order was entered against you.

You need to obtain your court records (most of which are... View More

In Texas, only the noncustodial (or non-primary) parent's income is used to calculate child support for the child(ren). Texas does not include the income of the noncustodial parent's spouse in the child support calculation.

I hope this information helps. Good luck to you!

When you negotiate your new child custody order, include a specific provision that states that you have provided support for your son for X years (without ex-wife paying child support, if applicable) and, therefore, the parties agree that you will not be obligated to pay child support to your... View More

The OAG is a good route to go without hiring an attorney IF you and the other party are NOT in agreement over who will have custody of the child(ren), or how often a parent will have some visitation with the child(ren). The OAG will assist with any disagreements over the monthly child support... View More

You need to retain a lawyer if you want to protect your child. You may be able to get supervised visitation for the father.

Statements made in judicial proceedings including divorce actions are absolutely privileged and cannot provide the basis for claims of defamation or slander.

Perjury is a crime which can be reported to law enforcement. It will be up to police and to the district attorney whether the State... View More

Child support is a payment from one parent to another. The parent receiving the payment has discretion as to what those funds are used for. If mom tales your son to the barber, she will have to pay for it. If you take your son to the barber, you will have to pay for it. If you want to buy your... View More

It should be corrected. This may be require an order nunc pro tunc. The attorney who assisted you with the original order ought to be able to help you correct that fairly quickly.

You should seek out a family law attorney to discuss getting a divorce in Rexas.

Texas law does not allow for "legal separation" for which a separation agreement would be needed. In Texas, you are married until you are divorced.

Also, Texas is a community property state,... View More

You should bring documentary proof that your child receives Medicaid benefits. If you or your child receive any other needs-tested government benefits, bring documentary proof.

If not, it may be useful to bring your most recent tax return, paycheck stubs, and bank account statements if... View More

Assuming that you did not agree to allow your daughter to live with her dad and have filed a motion to enforce your custody rights, it is likely that the judge will hold your ex-husband accountable and grant your motion to enforce.