Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: divorce not final yet

Sounds like you just barely have time to get a lawyer. Good Luck otherwise you're going to get yourself stuck.

Re: divorce not final yet

It is unusual to pay spousal maintenance post-divorce. If the maintenance is part of the $600 you are currently paying, that portion should be eliminated, reducing you monthly obligation. If there is a proposal that you continue to pay maintenance after the divorce it would be to your advantage to have an attorney for sure. If your spouse has a lawyer and you don't, you will get railroaded most likely.

Your child support payment should be calculated based upon your income and the number of children of the marriage, so you will need to have accurate documentation of income such as recent check stubs.

Your spouse does not have to prove that she is spending the child support on specific items for the children. As long as their material needs are not neglected, that is a non-issue.

On the other hand, if you are being denied visitation, the judge should be advised of that problem. One of the factors in determining custody is which parent will work to ensure a continuing relationship between the children and the other parent.

The single most important issue the court will use to examine your case is what is in the best interest of the children.

Since I don't know all of the facts of your case, I can't give you specific advice (and do not rely on the above info as legal advice). You really should try to get yourself a lawyer down there to help you.