Texas Edition

Family Law Questions and Answers in Texas

Divorce, custody, support, guardianship, and family court process questions. Browse the Texas edition of this legal topic.

Discover the laws governing last name assignment for babies born to unmarried parents in Texas

Discover how married couples hold property in Texas, including community property laws and joint tenancy.

Discover Texas custody rules for moving over 100 miles and understand your rights as a parent

Get a default judgment divorce in Texas with our expert guide, learn the requirements and process to finalize your divorce

Discover how child support is handled for 1099 employees in Texas, including income withholding and tax implications.

Learn how to obtain legal guardianship of a child in Texas, including the requirements and process for becoming a guardian

Learn how to obtain CPS records in Texas, understand the process and requirements for accessing your Child Protective Services records

Discover how long a temporary custody order lasts in Texas and understand the process of obtaining and modifying custody orders.

Learn about Texas laws regarding minors leaving home and parental rights to involve law enforcement

Discover the timeline for serving divorce papers in Texas and understand the legal process