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Retroactive Child Support in Texas

by Megan Cook | Child Custody, Child Support, Conservatorship

Summary of the Rule It may be the case that your child is over 18 and you believe that you got out of paying child support because your ex never filed for it. Actually a parent can file for back child support up to 4 years from the child turning 18.  Texas law says...

If Kids Move Out Of Texas, The Court Loses Jurisdiction Of The Children

by Megan Cook | Child Custody, Child Support, Conservatorship

Case: Cortez v. Cortez, ___ S.W.3d ___, No. 01-19- 00296-CV, 2020 WL 7702187 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2020, no pet. h.) (12-29-20). Facts: In June 2012, Father filed for divorce in Fort Bend County, where Mother, Father, and Children lived. In August 2012,...
Child Sports & Divorce: What To Agree On With Your Ex To Have Things Go Smoothly

Child Sports & Divorce: What To Agree On With Your Ex To Have Things Go Smoothly

by Megan Cook | Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Conservatorship, DECREE LANGUAGE, uncontested divorce

In a divorce case, a Judge is not required to decide on which parent is going to consent to extracurricular activities. However, because these activities can be expensive, time consuming and impactful on a child’s life, it is advisable to contemplate this during...

BVS Fillable Form For Suits Affecting Parent Child Relationship

by Megan Cook | Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Conservatorship

The BVS form is typically required in all family cases that involve children throughout the State of Texas.  Bexar County is actually among one of the only counties that does not require the BVS form to be filed during a case. To obtain a copy of the fillable BVS...

Stopping a Parent From Moving Child Long Distance During Divorce

by Megan Cook | Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Conservatorship

On January 2, 2020, Attorney Justin Cook prevailed in preventing a parent from moving her 5 children away, long distance during a divorce case. The mother of five children had filed a motion for temporary orders with hopes to move the children out of San Antonio. The...

Termination of Parental Rights – How One Parent Lost Custody Permanently

by Megan Cook | Child Custody, Conservatorship, Jail and Divorce

Okay so talking about the scenario where a parent could actually lose their parental rights to their only child.  Here is an example case that happened in 2018, but the ultimate decision was rendered in 2019. This is exactly what you see when there’s the state...
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