Blended Families and Step-Parenting: Lessons From My Journey I never thought I’d find myself in a blended family. After my first marriage ended, I wasn’t even sure I’d ever remarry. But life had other plans. When I met my now-husband, he came with two kids from his previous marriage, and I had a daughter from…(Continue Reading)
Category: Family Law
If I Make $70,000 A Year How Much Is Child Support
Legal guidelines for calculating child support are available in Texas but a judge has some flexibility. Judges focus on the best interests of the child and expect both parents to continue supporting the child even after divorce. You can always request child support modification if your financial circumstances change for the worst and you are…(Continue Reading)
If I Make 60,000 A Year How Much Child Support
There is a cap on the monthly net income that you can use to pay child support. The Texas max child support increased from $8,550 per month to $9,200 per month in 2021. The maximum amount you pay for child support for one child in 2019 was $1,710 per month but it’s now $1,840 per…(Continue Reading)
Top 10 Austin Divorce Lawyers – High Net Worth
There are many divorce lawyers in Austin, Texas for you to choose from. However, we wanted to narrow it down to some of the top 10 choice for Austin, Tx family law attorney options. Here are the SecondWives.org top 10 pics for divorce and family law attorneys in Austin.d Best Austin Divorce Attorneys Attorney Amy…(Continue Reading)
How To Get A Copy of Divorce Decree
How To Get A Copy of Divorce Decree After you have made it through your family law case, you need to obtain a copy of the Final Order. This applies for cases such as divorce, child support modification, child custody and enforcement. The Final Order outlines all that is expected of you and your spouse…(Continue Reading)
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements Once a couple signs a prenuptial agreement they have to stick to the terms and conditions specified within the document. This agreement is actually a private contract that a couple signs before they get married. It often outlines how their property will be divided in the event of a divorce or death. After…(Continue Reading)
Low Income Family Divorce Options
Low Income Family Divorce Options We invited a Family Law Attorney to chime in on a few low income divorce options. Here’s what she had to say. Couples who live paycheck to paycheck usually have no savings to allow them to hire an attorney when they decide to divorce. People on a fixed income also…(Continue Reading)
Runaway Laws for 17 Year Olds
What Happens If I Runaway At 17 There is very little you can do to secure the return of your 17 year old that runs away voluntarily. You cannot call the police to force your 17 year old to return to your household because the child voluntarily ran away. The police may only bring back…(Continue Reading)
Same Sex Marriage
Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce in Texas: Legal Rights, Challenges, and Issues for Lesbian Couples If you’re in a same-sex marriage—particularly a lesbian relationship—there are specific legal hurdles you might face in Texas. While the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015 brought marriage equality nationwide, some lingering complexities still exist, especially when it comes…(Continue Reading)
Grandparents Rights
Grandparents’ Rights in Texas: Understanding Legal Options for Custody and Visitation As a grandparent, the bond you share with your grandchildren can be incredibly special. But this connection can sometimes be interrupted when family conflicts arise—such as divorce, death, or custody battles. In Texas, grandparents have certain rights regarding visitation and custody, but these rights…(Continue Reading)
