Texas family law resources
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I need to change conservatorship or possession
File a Petition to Modify under the "material and substantial change" standard
I need to change child support
Texas uses the percentage-of-income model — 20% for one child, 25% for two
I was served papers and need to respond
You have until the Monday after 20 days to respond — deadlines matter
I need to understand the process
What to expect before, during, and after a family law hearing
I need help writing an affidavit
Texas requires notarization — turn your facts into a proper sworn affidavit
I need to prepare for mediation
Mediated Settlement Agreements are binding in Texas (§ 153.0071)
I need help with evidence
Learn to organize exhibits and documents for your hearing
I'm going to court for the first time
How Texas District Court family law works, who’s in the room, and what to expect
I need to understand spousal maintenance
Texas spousal maintenance is very restrictive and capped at $5,000/month
I think the other parent is hiding income
How Texas courts calculate imputed income for child support
I’m an unmarried father and can’t see my kids
How to establish paternity and file for conservatorship when you were never married
The Family Law Playbook — Texas Edition
12 guides from start to finish
Step 1
What Is Family Court in Texas
How it works, who’s in the room, and your rights in District Court
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Step 2
Parent Rights in Texas
Managing conservatorship, possessory conservatorship, and how courts decide
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Step 3
How to Modify Conservatorship or Possession in Texas
Petition to Modify process for changing existing orders — material and substantial change required
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Step 4
How to Write an Affidavit for Texas Family Court
Structure, notarization, and common mistakes for Texas affidavits
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Step 5
How to Prepare Evidence for Texas Family Court
Organizing documents, exhibits, and records for your hearing
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Step 6
How Child Support is Calculated in Texas
Percentage-of-income model, net resources, and the $9,200/month cap
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Step 7
Hidden Income and Imputed Income in Texas
How courts calculate income when a parent is self-employed or hides assets
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Step 8
Spousal Maintenance in Texas
Eligibility, duration limits, and the $5,000/month maximum
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Step 9
Can I Get Attorney Fees Paid in Texas
Discretionary fee awards under § 106.002 and how to request them
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Step 10
How to Serve Court Papers in Texas
Citation, personal service, and the Monday-after-20-days deadline
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Step 11
Mediation in Texas Family Court
Binding Mediated Settlement Agreements under § 153.0071 — what to expect
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Step 12
What to Expect at a Family Law Hearing in Texas
Preparation checklist and courtroom walkthrough
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Specific topics and situations
Child’s name change in Texas
Petition, service, and what the court considers under Texas Family Code
Modification of conservatorship
Material and substantial change standard and the modification process
Unmarried father’s rights
Establishing paternity and filing for conservatorship when you were never married
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