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Wage Withholding Orderwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/categories/wage-withholding-order.aspx
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Texas Family Law Courts: Child Supportwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/march/texas-family-law-courts-child-support.aspx
When the subject of child support is raised with a person going through a divorce , he or she is sure to have an opinion. If you are the person who is going to be on the hook for paying child support it is likely that you think that the amount that ...
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Questions on child support in Texas? Here are your answers www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/september/questions-on-child-support-in-texas-here-are-you.aspx
In my years as a family law attorney in Texas, there are few subjects that draw people's ire quite like child support. Seemingly no matter what kind of situation you or your spouse are in financially, it happens without exception that nobody is ...
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The Office of the Attorney General and Child Support cases in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/january/the-office-of-the-attorney-general-and-child-sup.aspx
I’d like to spend some time discussing the topic of child support and the role that the Office of the Attorney General plays in administering the reception and disbursement of child support payments in Texas. First, however, I wanted to briefly talk ...
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What is reality and what is myth regarding divorce in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/december/what-is-reality-and-what-is-myth-regarding-divor.aspx
We all have a friend, neighbor, coworker or family member who is more than happy to give us their opinion on every subject under the son. Unfortunately for us, that person is normally wrong more often than they are right. It’s one thing if that ...
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Family Law Cases in Texas: Child Support in Focuswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/july/family-law-cases-in-texas-child-support-in-focus.aspx
Whether you are expected to pay or receive child support in a divorce or Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship ( SAPCR ), there is no one topic that I answer questions about more frequently than child support. It is a topic that just seems to ...
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Parenting roles and responsibilities as determined in Texas family courtwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/january/parenting-roles-and-responsibilities-as-determin.aspx
When you go through a family law case in Texas, you are establishing parental rights and responsibilities. In addition, the time that you can spend with your child will also be determined. It is a bit odd to have these aspects of your relationship ...
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When does your duty to pay child support end in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/january/when-does-your-duty-to-pay-child-support-end-in-.aspx
The responsibility of a noncustodial parent to pay child support in Texas ends when the child in question turns eighteen or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later in time. This is nearly always what your court orders will say if you went ...
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What does it mean to fail to pay child support in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/january/what-does-it-mean-to-fail-to-pay-child-support-i.aspx
In the event that you fall behind in paying child support , there are consequences that you need to be aware of. Even if the other parent never brings the issue to the attention of a court that doesn't mean that the issue will go away. Past due child ...
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Questions to ask yourself when getting married after already having childrenwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/december/questions-to-ask-yourself-when-getting-married-a.aspx
Families come in all shapes and sizes. If you are in a relationship and are interested in getting married then you need to ask yourself some questions before moving forward with wedding plans. The answers that you get can be the difference between a ...
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Child Support Enforcement cases in Texas IV-D courtswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/december/child-support-enforcement-cases-in-texas-iv-d-co.aspx
When I am writing a blog post here on our website, I always try to do my best to give the post a title that will catch the eye of people like you who search the internet for answers to common (and uncommon) family law questions. I know what it's like ...
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Can spousal maintenance be ordered after a divorce has been finalized?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/march/can-spousal-maintenance-be-ordered-after-a-divor.aspx
Here’s a question that was posed to me recently in a consultation with a potential client of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC : can spousal maintenance be awarded to a person after their divorce has already been completed? This person that met ...
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How can I get child support if my ex-spouse lives outside of Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/august/how-can-i-get-child-support-if-my-ex-spouse-live.aspx
The subject of child support is probably the most delicate one that the attorneys at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC deal with on a near daily basis. This is the case no matter if we are talking with the parent to whom the support is paid or we ...
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More on Child Support and Miscellaneous Divorce Informationwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/june/more-on-child-support-and-miscellaneous-divorce-.aspx
In most situations if you are the parent who is responsible for paying child support then that support payment will be docked from your paycheck however often you are paid. A wage withholding order will be drafted detailing the specific amount and ...
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Important aspects of infrequently discussed issues in child support enforcement suitswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/october/important-aspects-of-infrequently-discussed-issu.aspx
Our state provides attorneys with the ability to collect child support on behalf of their clients that is due and owing. The thought is that parents who do not support their children financially are violating the public policy objectives of our state ...
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Important yet infrequently discussed issues in child support enforcementwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/october/important-yet-infrequently-discussed-issues-in-c.aspx
If you have an ex-spouse who was ordered in your divorce to pay child support then you know all too well that feeling of unease when a payment is not received by the first of the month. It wasn’t supposed to be this way, you may be thinking. When you ...
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Custody, Visitation and Child Support: How to handle these issues when incarcerated in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/july/custody-visitation-and-child-support-how-to-hand.aspx
The Office of the Attorney General ( OAG ) in Texas is not able to work on custody or visitation problems that you may have. Although your child’s mother may have filed a child support case against you, you cannot come back and attempt to adjust ...
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Paternity issues in a Texas family law case: Getting past the awkward to stabilize your child’s lifewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/january/paternity-issues-in-a-texas-family-law-case-gett.aspx
If you are a mother reading this blog post and are questioning who is the biological father of your child it is likely that you have thought more than once about how much you wish you did not have to deal with this subject. I get it. As a father and ...
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What to do when you are on the receiving end of a child support enforcement lawsuit in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2020/january/what-to-do-when-you-are-on-the-receiving-end-of-.aspx
Being accused of doing something wrong is a tough position to be put into. In many cases, you may have had a valid reason for failing to do something that you had promised to do. In other cases, you may well have done the thing you were supposed to ...
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Child Support Payments in Texas: How to Make them and Whywww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/june/child-support-payments-in-texas-how-to-make-them.aspx
When a parent is ordered, whether in a divorce or child custody case , to pay child support that parent’s natural inclination may be to want to pay the other parent the support directly. I recently had a client who was adamant about paying child ...
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Do I have to bring Evidence to a Default Judgment Hearing in Texas?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/june/do-i-have-to-bring-evidence-to-a-default-judgmen.aspx
In addition to the concerns that most people have that are going through a divorce, or contemplating the steps of a divorce in Texas, are procedural steps that must be met in order for the divorce to proceed. The spouse that files the divorce ...
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Harris County, Texas Family Law Court - 246TH Judicial District Local Ruleswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/september/harris-county-texas-family-law-court-246th-judic.aspx
As a Houston, Texas divorce and family law attorney I have had the opportunity to help clients through divorce and family law cases. In order to do this, it is important to not only be aware of Texas Family Law but also familiar with the local rules ...
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Harris County, Texas Family Law Court - 245TH Judicial District Local Ruleswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/march/harris-county-texas-family-law-court-245th-judic.aspx
As a Houston, Texas divorce and family law attorney I have had the opportunity to help service members through divorce and family law cases. In order to do this, it is important to not only be aware of Texas Family Law but also familiar with the ...
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Child Support and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Actwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/december/child-support-and-the-uniform-interstate-family-.aspx
Once the father of your child signs an Acknowledgment of Paternity he will become the legal father of your child as soon as you also sign an Acknowledgment of Paternity stating he is the father, as well. From that point forward, he will be ...
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What does a Default Judgment Mean in a Texas Divorce?www.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/november/what-does-a-default-judgment-mean-in-a-texas-div.aspx
Many times the reason people end up in my office is because they are concerned because their spouse has sued them for divorce , and the paperwork is talking about a default judgment. They ask what is a “ default divorce? ” Personal Service is ...
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Be Careful What Forms You Use or Sign in a Texas Divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/september/be-careful-what-forms-you-use-or-sign-in-a-texas.aspx
Many people are scared to use a lawyer in a divorce because they think their situation is too simple or easy to justify paying for a divorce lawyer to provide help and guidance. What many potential clients do not realize is that they are being penny ...
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Child Support Enforcementwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law/divorce-decree-enforcements/child-support-enforcement.aspx
Child Support Enforcement Compassionate Family Law Attorneys in Houston, Texas The Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General in Texas is responsible for establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders in the state. If ...
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Family Law Enforcement Hearings: Agreements to Settle and Trialwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/may/family-law-enforcement-hearings-agreements-to-se.aspx
Most family law cases in general settle before a trial is reached and enforcement cases are no different, especially those where contempt is sought as a punishment. Contempt is basically when a court finds that you have violated one of its rules or ...
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Family Law Cases in Texas: Defenses to Child Support Enforcement Suitswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2018/july/family-law-cases-in-texas-defenses-to-child-supp.aspx
If you find yourself in a position where you have been unable to pay the child support you have been ordered to pay there are defenses that you can offer in an enforcement hearing. The fact of the matter is that one of these defenses will hopefully ...
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Child Custody Basics in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/november/child-custody-basics-in-texas.aspx
I often have potential clients that come into my office wanting “custody.” Custody is a term that means different things to different people. In my experience, child custody matters can be one of the most contentious types of family law. In this blog ...
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Big picture financial questions to ask during a Texas divorcewww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2019/february/big-picture-financial-questions-to-ask-during-a-.aspx
Today’s blog post from the attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC will focus on some bigger picture issues that are relevant to your divorce. You may not be focused on these particular issues and that is understandable. You probably have ...
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3 Important Facts about Texas Alimony and Spousal Supportwww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/september/3-important-facts-about-texas-alimony-and-spousa.aspx
Many individuals going through divorce are apprehensive about the idea of being required to pay a burdensome amount of money each month to their ex-spouse for alimony. At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, our Houston divorce attorneys represent ...
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Important Information Explained Regarding Child Support and Medical Support in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/december/important-information-explained-regarding-child-.aspx
If you are a parent who is anticipating a divorce in your and your spouse’s futures, then you are almost undoubtedly aware that child support is going to come into play. Either you will be on the hook to pay child support if you are the parent with ...
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Creating a post-nuptial agreement in Texas and its potential benefits for your familywww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2017/december/creating-a-post-nuptial-agreement-in-texas-and-i.aspx
Post nuptial agreements are similar to pre marital agreements with the exception that post marital agreements are signed after the marriage has already begun. I realize that this will not be an earth-shattering revelation for me to make but it bears ...
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Why Ignoring Child Support Obligations is a Bad Idea in Texaswww.bryanfagan.com/family-law-blog/2016/october/why-ignoring-child-support-obligations-is-a-bad-.aspx
Many of my consults revolve around child support. Sometimes people are coming to see me because they are unable to pay child support . Other times it is because things had been going well both parents had come to an agreement after child support had ...