The 2025 Texas legislative session brought some of the biggest family law changes in recent years. These updates focus heavily on strengthening parental rights, adding safeguards in custody cases, and improving protections for children and families. Here are some of the most important changes and what they could mean for your case.

Family law in Texas can feel complicated, and one of the questions we hear often is: “If I already have a custody case with my spouse, and later I decide to file for divorce, will that divorce use the same case number, or will it start fresh with a new one?” It’s a great question, and the answer isn’t always easy to find online. Let’s walk through it together.

Starting September 1, 2025, Texas will increase the maximum income considered in standard child support calculations — known as the Child Support Cap — from $9,200 to $11,700 in monthly net resources. Whether you're paying or receiving child support, this change could affect your case going forward.