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Tagged: Family Law
Articles from the Ted Smith Law Group archive in this topic.
Can I get alimony in Texas?
Texas rarely awards alimony automatically. Learn who qualifies for court-ordered spousal maintenance, how much a judge can order, and how long it lasts.
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Child Support in Texas
Texas calculates child support from a parent's net income, not a flat guess. Here's how the percentages work, what counts as income, and military pay wrinkles.
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What Is Community Property?
Texas is a community property state. Learn how Texas law classifies marital property, what counts as separate property, and how divorce courts divide it.
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Enforcement of a Texas Family Law Court Order
When a parent violates a Texas custody or visitation order, a Motion for Enforcement is how you hold them accountable. Here's how the process works in Bell County.
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I just got married, is my spouse a United States citizen?
Marrying a US citizen does not automatically make you a citizen. It can open the door to a green card through USCIS. Here's the process, step by step.
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What Is a Standard Possession Order?
Texas Standard Possession Orders set the default custody schedule for parents. Learn the weekend, holiday, and summer rules and what to do if the other parent violates it.
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Summer Visitation under the Texas Standard Possession Order
Texas Standard Possession Orders give parents extended summer time, but notice deadlines matter. Learn the April 1 deadline, day counts, and default rules.
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What is mediation?
Mediation lets you settle a Texas case without trial, with a neutral mediator, private caucus rooms, and a signed agreement. Here's how a session actually runs.
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