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Need some good advice for my cousin to get him back on track he needs a good pro bono lawyer cuz he is caught up in some nonsense
answered on Nov 15, 2022
There is no central place for him to look for all charges. He will have to contact each county that he thinks he has pending charges. Many counties have websites where this information can be obtained. If the county does not have a website with this info, he can call the county clerk, district... View More 
I get supervised visits but the lady gets mad when my son calls me mom or I let him she screams at him saying I am no one to him and if I allow him to know I'm his mom she will terminate our visits yesterday she made a huge seen at the park screaming in front of all the kids and my son he was... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2022
You can file a motion to modify and ask to change the person who supervises.
You may also be able to get off supervised visitation if you can show that it is no longer necessary.
My wife and I are the ones that have been trying to go to court about child support from her ex husband. My wife is wondering if we need a lawyer because of that question I posted.
answered on Sep 8, 2022
If you can afford an attorney you should get one. Enforcements and modifications are very technical. An experienced attorney will be able to help you navigate, prepare, strategize, and execute a plan based on your goals for the situation.
He was on the streets for 19 hours before we were able to reach him, he was in North Carolina, we took him back to Texas and it took his mother two days to reach out asking about his whereabouts. She struck him in the face before the incident and she has an ongoing cps investigation when she... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2022
In a situation like this, a petition for a suit affecting the parent-child relationship can be made to the court alleging abuse and neglect.
Daughter has been living with them for six months, They are now filling for conservatorship even though this was supposed to be a temporary agreement.
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Yes, they have the right to file for a conservatorship if the child has lived with them for at least six months. But, that does not mean they will get it. Retain an attorney as soon as possible if you can.
They made a motion to transfer and we’ve been here for over a year so more than likely it will be transferred. Our attorney on this case is over 5 hours away and we will more than likely hire a new one up here in new location. Do we have a little time or can we file something to get us some time... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2022
The transfer doesn't happen immediately so you will have a little time.
You should check the court website for the county the case is being transferred to at least once a week to see if it has been transferred. If the county does not have a court website contact the district clerk... View More
Will Seeking full custody be hard to get? Parent has not paid child support ever. It been 3years.
answered on Jul 18, 2022
There are a few options depending on what direction you want to go. Here is a couple: 1. You can request termination of his parental rights or 2. You can file for a modification to make you the sole managing conservator with exclusive right to make the major decisions and ask for enforcement of the... View More
Nasty custody battle long story short- ex husband started rumors about new husband, told police and they never investigated,they just put warrants out and arrested him. CPS sent me the ruling that HE IS INNOCENT and went to the jail to apologise to him. He has been in county for 16 MONTHS for... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2022
CPS cases and criminal cases are 2 different systems. They have different standards and are trying to do different things. However, you can provide the cps disposition to your husband's attorney to provide to the prosecutor to request dismissal of the criminal charges. But, the prosecutor... View More
AG is telling me come April the child support will end even though my daughter is only 12, because they only have a temp order in file. It seems my ex attorney didn’t finalize the final order after we went to court due to a past due invoice. What are my options to get them finalized?
answered on Mar 5, 2022
Hire a lawyer to assess where the case is procedurally, determine next steps for finalization and get a signed final order.
I have been married to my stepdaughter's mother for 5 years. My stepdaughter has lived with her mom, myself, and her younger half-sister (my bio-daughter) that entire time. Her bio dad lives 1300 miles away and sees her 2 times a year, however, he does facetime 3-4 times a week. My... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2021
There is a presumption that biological parents have a superior right to their children over anyone else. You would have to file for custody and show the court why it is in the best interest of the child that the court ignore that presumption in favor of you.
She’s going to loose her job the investigator said she will be charged with a Class A misdemeanor and she will loose her job
answered on Jul 1, 2021
If you currently have a custody order from a court you will need to apply to modify it. If you do not have a current custody order from a court you will need to get one.
Can I get full custody this isn’t the first incident i just want my son so he can be raised by me his father she is extremely toxic we are going through a divorce
answered on Jul 1, 2021
You can request full custody and a protective order in your divorce.
Although there is an active child support case however when it started 7 years ago he opted out of getting a dna test, but he is on the birth certificate. What can I do now to get it approved
answered on Jun 22, 2021
In general, you will need his agreement to the name change or you will have to go through the legal process for people who are not in agreement. That usual means serving him with the petition for the name change, setting a hearing for the name change, and giving him notice of the hearing.... View More
Bio mom is wanting to take stepson with her and have him do virtual school for her audition rotations that could last for up to a year and isn't sure if she will be able to get him to us for our visitation weekends. They have joint managing conservatorship. Some of her rotations that she has... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2021
If you want to change the current order you will need to file for a modification.
If the current order is being violated you will need to file for enforcement of the current order.
A person can do anything that does not violate the current order or violate the law.
Can I get some of my back child support money taken off since I have had my child more than the father
answered on Jun 7, 2021
FIle for modification of your current order.
The attorney general will help you if both parents are in agreement.
Boyfriend has a blower in car and continues to get drunk almost daily. He is now also smoking the CBD vape pens. The thought of him having unsupervised visits with our newborn in November terrifies me
answered on Jun 2, 2021
When the child is born you can file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. That will allow you to get an order from the court regarding where the child will live, who the child will live with, visitation, child support, health insurance, and medical expenses not covered by insurance.... View More
My child is currently with her father and our case is pending in court, his attorney is requesting i pay temporary child support and his attorney fees right now, can my response to this ask that my child be temporary removed out of his care and for him to pay child support i do have proof he is not... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
You can file a counter-petition and request temporary orders. Request what you want and set a temporary order hearing requesting what you want.
I lost my job due to having to stay home to care for my four year old daughter recently diagnosed with epilepsy. I have always paid for child support for my two older children and unemployment denied me because my old job instead of firing me put I quit showing up. Which is true, I had to care for... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
Contact the child support office and tell them your situation. Tell them you need to modify or abate your child support.
Please note that if you are unemployed you are still responsible for paying some amount of child support. However, you may be able to get it lowered to the amount of a... View More
My friends sister has a 2 year old. They live with their parents. Without telling anyone, the sister checked herself into a mental health facility. She gave her son to a coworker to watch. The coworker does not normally interact with her son. The parents (parents of sister) want him to be back at... View More
answered on May 24, 2021
No. The police will not get involved unless the child is being abused or neglected.
answered on May 21, 2021
Yes holidays like Mother's Day supersede the Texas standard possession order.
Pursuant to the Texas Standard Possession Order, if you are a mom, you are entitled to possession of your children beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day. You then get to celebrate... View More
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