Jon R. Disrud Family Law Blog

The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) gives a tax-payer an exemption for dependants, which includes a "qualifying child".  Therefore, when a party to a divorce or child custody case seeks to claim the child as dependent for tax purposes, we look to the IRC.  Under the IRC, the parent who has possession of the child for the greater part of the year is the "custodial parent" and is entitled to the exemption. If the child resides with... Read More

In a divorce or Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship, a geographical restriction  is often placed on a child to restrict their residence to a specifically defined geographical area.  When determining whether to modify a geographical restriction on a child's residence, a court may consider a number of factors, including the child's relationship with extended family, the presence of friends and a supportive environment, the financial situation of... Read More

The law in Texas has changed!  It is now possible for a man to contest paternity even if he has been previously ordered to pay child support.  The man contesting paternity can demand that a DNA test be... Read More