Child Support

Can you get child support if you were never legally married?

On Behalf of Winnie A. Bates, Attorney at Law | Jul 25, 2025 | Child Support

For young mothers, raising a child without support can stretch their budget, time and patience. When the relationship ends and there is no marriage, it is not always clear what you can ask for. Covering daycare, groceries and school supplies on your own is not…

What should custodial dads know about child support and finances?

On Behalf of Winnie A. Bates, Attorney at Law | Mar 25, 2025 | Child Support

Receiving primary custody of your children changes your life as a father. Beyond the emotional adjustment and new daily responsibilities, you now face financial challenges that few men anticipate. The court awarded you custody because you proved yourself the best…

2 things Texas parents need to know about child support

On Behalf of Winnie A. Bates, Attorney at Law | Apr 11, 2023 | Child Support

When parents share children but do not live together, child support is often legally required of one parent. Texas law mandates that parents provide for the needs of their children, which typically includes maintaining financial responsibility for those needs. Child…

5 things to remember when co-parenting

On Behalf of Winnie A. Bates, Attorney at Law | Jan 13, 2023 | Child Support

Parents who split up have to work out the parenting plan that will govern the time the children are with each parent. It should also cover the rules that both parents will have to follow. It’s up to you and your ex to determine how co-parenting is going to work. This…