Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Divorce after child support/custody order
My spouse and I have been separated for about 2.5 years. We have a child support/custody order already in place (Texas). Our daughter was born before we were married. Since the order is already established and in enforcement, do I need to include my daughter in the divorce paperwork (I am filing Pro Se - Texas).
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Divorce after child support/custody order
I would strongly encourage you to hire an attorney.
I don't know what county you are in but in Harris County, the judges won't do a divorce with minor children unless the visitation and child support issues are handled in the divorce.
If you've already done them through the TX A G, then you need to reference that document in the decree.
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