Who Can Apply For Child Support Services And What Is The Fee?
The Attorney General`s office accepts applications from mothers and fathers. Our attorneys represent the State of Texas in providing child support services and do not represent either parent in the …
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How Long Will It Take Before Payments Begin?
Obtaining child support involves a wide variety of factors making it difficult to predict how long it will take to secure payments. The time frame varies on a casebycase basis. For …
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The Legal Future of Proposition 8
In November 2008, California voters approved a ballot initiative known as Proposition 8. Proposition 8 added an amendment to the California State Constitution which read that, “only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” Proponents and opponents of Proposition 8 engaged in significant campaigns prior to the election which was to be …
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An Explanation of Reasonable Visitation
“Reasonable visitation” is the term that many courts across the country use to give the non-custodial parent rights to visit with their children. The goal of using a vague as opposed to a specific visitation order is to promote cooperation between parents in setting up a visitation schedule. Another advantage to reasonable visitation is that it allows flexibility for the …
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