Ramos Law Group Blog

May 24 2022

Your Comprehensive Guide to Spousal Maintenance and Cohabitation in Texas

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Family Law, Spousal Maintenance

Following a divorce, the financially-better-off party may be required to make ongoing payments to their former spouse. Known as alimony, spousal support, or spousal maintenance, these payments are not guaranteed in Texas. Spousal maintenance is subject to strict rules and regulations in our state. Under Texas law (Texas Family Code § 8.056), a person’s obligation …

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May 24 2022

Who Gets the House During Divorce?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law

When going through a divorce, you will have many concerns. One of the biggest problems may be whether you will be able to remain in your home. The marital home is often the highest-valued asset a couple owns. It also holds a lot of sentimental value, particularly if the couple purchased the home together and …

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May 24 2022

How Long is the Adoption Process in Texas?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Adoption, Family Law

Adopting a child is a blessing for the entire family. If you are considering adoption, or are about to start the process, you likely want to expand your family as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, adoption does not happen overnight. Additionally, it is very difficult to determine how long any one case may take because the …

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May 24 2022

The Three Types of Spousal Support in Texas

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Family Law

Spousal maintenance, known as alimony in other states, is not guaranteed in all Texas divorces. However, when one spouse will be left unable to financially support themselves during or after the divorce process, a judge may order it. Couples can also reach an agreement on their own about whether spousal maintenance should be paid, the …

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Apr 29 2022

How to Lower the Cost of a Contested Divorce

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Contested Divorce, Divorce

It is no secret that divorce is expensive and this is even truer in cases that involve conflict. Contested divorces are those in which the couple does not agree to all terms. During the divorce process, these issues must be resolved and that can become costly. The average cost of a contested divorce in Texas …

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Mar 1 2022

Child Support Modification in Texas

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support

Even when you receive a “final” order in a Texas divorce or paternity case, it is important to remember that child support is subject to modification in certain situations. Change is inevitable, so when a new reality impacts the payor, recipient, or child, the laws allow for appropriate adjustments. The Texas child support statute …

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Feb 22 2022

Family Law Services

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Family Law

You might not appreciate the expansive nature of Texas family law concepts until you realize that the relevant concepts encompass many of your closest, most personal relationships. Some scenarios involve joyful occasions and meeting the legal requirements for marriage or welcoming a new member of the family. Others are less cheerful, but it is still …

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Feb 15 2022

Help With Child Custody

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody

If you are going through divorce in Texas and have minor children, you can be sure that child custody issues will be a focal point in your case. Even unmarried parents have rights regarding their children, regardless of whether they maintain a personal relationship. As a result, child custody may even be involved with paternity …

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Feb 8 2022

How Does DNA Testing Prove Paternity?

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Family Law

What is a DNA Paternity Test? In Texas, when parents are unmarried, establishing paternity and determining parental rights and responsibilities for minor children follows a different process compared to married couples. The child’s parentage is not presumed when the parents are not officially married. To establish paternity, parents can execute an Acknowledgement of Paternity if …

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Dec 15 2021

Understanding the Adoption Rights for Single Parents in Texas

Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Adoption

If you are considering adopting a child in Texas, you are no doubt eager to learn more about the process, statutory requirements, and procedural issues that are required to welcome a new member of the family. However, when you are not married, one important question will also come to mind: Can a single parent adopt …

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Ramos Law Group Blog

Your Comprehensive Guide to Spousal Maintenance and Cohabitation in Texas

Who Gets the House During Divorce?

How Long is the Adoption Process in Texas?

The Three Types of Spousal Support in Texas

How to Lower the Cost of a Contested Divorce

Child Support Modification in Texas

Family Law Services

Help With Child Custody

How Does DNA Testing Prove Paternity?

Understanding the Adoption Rights for Single Parents in Texas

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