Understanding Divorce Law

By: Jack Duffy

Understanding Divorce Law & Divorce Mediation in Fort Worth

Texas Divorce law is multifaceted and there are many characteristics involved. A Fort Worth divorce attorney will be able to explain Texas divorce laws to you and help you become familiar with how to approach divorce law based on your situation. Frequently asked questions concerning divorce law include:

• How is child support calculated?
• How long do I have to pay child support?
• Do grandparents have any rights during divorce?
• How should child custody be determined?

How is Child Support Calculated?

Child support is calculated by subtracting insurance for the child(s) and withheld taxes from the responsible party’s gross income. After these subtractions are made the sum left will be divided appropriately derived from how many children are in question. For example if a party is responsible for paying support for one child, the amount owed is 20% of the responsible party’s net capital, mentioned above. If the individual is responsible for two children they must pay 25% of their net capital in support; each child increases the amount of support owed by 5%.

How Long Do I Have to Pay Child Support?

Child support is mandatory until the child turns 18 years old or until the child graduates from high school.

Do Grandparents Have Any Rights During Divorce?

Unfortunately in Texas grandparents have no clearly defined rights to visitation after a divorce is finalized. This means that a grandparent cannot file a case for visitation. In order to ensure visitation privileges one should do everything possible to ensure custody is provided to their son or daughter.

How is Child Custody Determined?

Child custody is determined based on the willingness and capacity for an individual to provide capable parenting. Custody will not be granted in situations where a spouse is unable to provide good parenting, for example cases of alcoholism and/or existing domestic abuse. If both parents show signs of ability to provide efficient parenting, custody will most likely be given to both parents based upon their schedules and responsibilities.

Getting the divorce outcome you deserve begins with understanding divorce law, regardless if it is an uncontested or contested divorce in Fort Worth. If any signs of potential divorce exist it will prove beneficial to receive guidance as soon as possible. An attorney will be able to explain all aspects of Texas divorce law to you and will build an effective case based upon these laws and your unique circumstances.

About the Author

Brought to you by Jack Duffy, an attorney that head a divorce law firm in Fort Worth. Law Office of Jack G. Duffy, Jr., 6220 Midway Road; Haltom City, 76117; 1-866-958-3964.



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