A standard possession order is defined by the Texas Family Code Section 153.252 and is intended to protect the best interest of the children. For parents who live within 100 miles of each other, the secondary parent will get the child every Thursday during the school year from 6 to…
The total cost of an uncontested divorce can vary depending on various factors including whether children are involved and the types of assets being divided. Typically it depends on how much time will be devoted to finalizing the terms of the divorce and whether additional orders apart from the divorce…
Texas has a mandatory sixty-day waiting period from the date a person files an Original Petition for Divorce before they are eligible to formally receive a divorce from the Court. This is outlined in Section 6.702 of the Texas Family Code. In almost all circumstances, you will be required to…
Calculating child support in San Antonio, Bexar County, depends on a number of factors. One of the biggest factors is income, what is counted as income vs what is not, and what can be deducted from that income to reduce child support. Step 1: Begin to determine what income to…
Going to mediation for a divorce or custody case is one of the most effective ways to get a case resolved. Mediation is a process through which a third party helps both sides reach an agreement. The mediator does not make decisions for you, instead, the mediator will bring up…
Make an effort not to escalate things. If you have made the decision to divorce, the situation will be stressful enough. Avoid making any inflammatory statements to your soon be be ex-spouse. Keep things normal. Do not make any drastic changes, especially if there are children involved. Hold off…