Every hardworking employee in Texas has the right to a safe workplace. But in Texas, workplace injury liability can be complicated, especially for those unfamiliar with the law.

The Texas Occupational Safety and Health Act (TOSHA) and Texas Labor Codes outline requirements that give employees some safety nets for workplace injury claims. For help processing a workplace injury claim you should contact a personal injury attorney. They can help you with the filing of your claim and represent you if necessary.

The Texas Occupational Safety and Health Act (TOSHA)

The Texas Occupational Safety and Health Act (TOSHA) requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

A Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) is a legal proceeding used to establish, change, or enforce child custody and support orders in Texas. If you have a SAPCR order and your circumstances have changed, you may need to change the order.

If you are considering changing a child custody order, it is important to remember that the court's goal is to do what is best for the child. Having an experienced family law attorney can help you file a petition, serve the other parent, and represent you at the hearing.

How Do I Modify the Child Custody Order?

To change a child custody order in Texas, you must show that there has been a significant change in circumstances that affects your child. Some common grounds for change include:

Divorce is a difficult and emotional process, no matter where you live. In Texas, there are two main ways to go about getting a divorce: mediation and litigation.

Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, called a mediator, helps two people agree on the terms of their divorce. This option is typically less expensive and time-consuming than litigation, and it can help to preserve the relationship between the divorcing couple.

Litigation is the process of going to court to have a judge decide the terms of your divorce. It is more expensive and time-consuming than mediation, and it can be more emotionally draining. However, litigation may be the only option if you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce.

Under Texas law, every parent has a legal responsibility to provide financial support to meet their child’s basic needs. If the parents do not live together, then the non-custodial parent (the parent whom the child does not live with physically) is ordered to pay the custodial parent (the parent the child does live with) child support to help cover the child’s needs. 

Unfortunately, some non-custodial parents think they should not have to pay their ex-partner any money – despite being court-ordered to do so – and will refuse to pay. There are even situations where a noncustodial parent will quit their job just to avoid paying. However, a new Texas law will penalize parents who do not pay child support. If your ex refuses to pay child support, a Texas family law attorney can help.

How Is Child Support Determined?

Although many noncustodial parents feel that the amount of child support they have been ordered to pay is unfair, the actual amount is based on their income using a formula set by the state. The court will calculate the parent’s net income. The amount the parent will pay is a percentage of that income and that percentage is set based on how many children are covered under the court order. For one child, the amount is 20 percent. An additional five percent is added on for each additional child, (i.e., 25 percent for two children).

While it may not seem like the most romantic thing a couple should do – in fact, it may seem counter-intuitive – one of the most important items an engaged couple should have on their wedding to-do list is to have a prenuptial agreement drawn up by a Texas family lawyer. Although the purpose of a prenup is to address what will happen to the couple’s assets should they divorce, it can actually add a positive aspect to the couple’s relationship.

Benefits of a Prenup

Honest Discussions

One of the most common reasons couples cite for divorcing is disagreements over finances. Unfortunately, many couples get caught up in the “romantic” side of dating, that they often do not learn what their partner’s attitude is when it comes to saving and spending until after they say, “I do.” This is especially true for couples who do not live together before getting married.