Bill to Authorize Parenting Coordinators Stalls in New Mexico
CUSTODY / CHILD SUPPORT Bill to Authorize Parenting Coordinators Stalls in New Mexico A New Mexico bill that would allow parents in contentious child custody cases to appoint parenting coordinators has stalled. SB 355 has not been scheduled before the Senate Judiciary...
Can I Get an Increase in Child Support?
When the parents of a minor child get divorced or no longer live together, the law in the State of Texas requires both parents to continue to financially support the child. That typically means that one parent is ordered to pay child support to the other parent. If...
D.B.A. Family Law Section Case Law Update
TRIAL COURT ERRED IN GRANTING MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL AFTER ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE BASED UPON MEDIATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. In re Willeford, No. 04-20-00495-CV, 2021 WL 356242 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2021, orig. proceeding) (mem. op.) (02-03-21). Facts: During the...
What Does It Mean to Have Joint Custody?
When a divorce involves minor children, the issue of custody of those children must be addressed in the divorce. Ideally, the parents can reach an amicable agreement that prevents litigation; however, if an agreement cannot be reached the court will decide the...
Will I Get Alimony in My Texas Divorce?
While the emotional toll a divorce takes on the parties is often significant, the financial toll can be even greater. The parties rarely end up on equal financial footing post-divorce, meaning there is usually a winner and a loser in terms of the financial status of...
Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
In the past, broaching the subject of entering into a prenuptial agreement was often met with a range of strong emotions by a future spouse. Today, however, prenuptial agreements are more common and met with considerably less hostility than in the past. How do you...