My wife and I are filing for divorce we have a three-year-old son who is not biologically yours he was given to us by my sister we have no legal adoption papers written out but he has been with us since birth we took him home the day after he was born he calls me father he calls her mother I want... View More 
answered on Jul 12, 2020
You have a number of complex issues that will require the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Your divorce is most likely going to be a separate case from custody of your sister's biological child. Based on the facts you have listed, you or your wife, or the both of you together,... View More
We are dealing with court but we both got back together and the case keeps getting pushed out and we both want to end it . we no longer have a need to go to court
answered on Jun 15, 2020
Child support and custody orders in Texas will state right in the order that they cease to be effective if the parties marry each other. But you don't need to get married to end the current litigation. Whoever brought the current suit needs to file a non-suit, telling the court that they want... View More
I'm living with an abusive narcissist - my husband fits the profile perfectly. I'm subjected almost daily to yelling, threatening. He has a violent temper but does not abuse me physically - he'll do things like swing to make me think he'll hit me but not actually hit. I'm... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2018
You give a lot of examples of how you can prove verbal and emotional abuse in your question. Your own testimony at court is the most obvious. Anyone who has seen or heard your husband be abusive to you would also be a potential witness. The pictures and audio recordings are admissible, as is the... View More
Misdemeanor possession of controlled substance they want urine and hair follicle test before he can visit his kids is this legal
answered on Dec 3, 2018
A properly prepared an executed mediated settlement agreement is extraordinarily difficult to challenge. A parent who has been a victim of domestic violence perpetrated by the other parent in the past and and who signs an agreement because they continue to feel intimidated is allowed to challenge a... View More
Funds have been charged on credit cards for entertainment, household items, furniture, etc. Will the cost of these be deducted from the settlement?
answered on Nov 30, 2018
The Court will not automatically deduct funds from a settlement. In most cases, the parties eventually reach an agreement. If you and your spouse agree to deduct those funds, than they will be deducted. If you have a trial and a judge rules, they will only be deducted if they were wasteful,... View More
I am considering filing in the next year, and I want to be financially prepared. I am expecting my spouse to want 50/50 custody, or close to it. I want to know how this will affect child support. I make 75% of what my spouse makes. Would my spouse have to pay me child support based on the higher... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2018
Custody of children should be determined based upon what is best for the children. Far too often, we see people now who are only seeking custody in an effort to pay less child support. I hope that that is not the case with your spouse, and that if he is asking for 50/50 custody it is because he... View More
We are legally seperated due to his addiction. Things began to go down after my 6 year old daughter was sexually abused my my husbands father. When this surfaced lots of other family members came forward with abuse and my husband too a victim. There is court cases for these and it’s made my... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2018
There are provisions in the Texas Health and Safety Code that allow a court to place someone in inpatient psychiatric care against their will. The psychiatric care will frequently include treatment for substance abuse. To commit someone involuntarily, an individual must execute an Application for... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2018
At age 17, you are still a minor and 63.009(g) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes police to take possession of you and return you to your parents if you move out without their consent. Your brother should also be concerned about being criminally charged with harboring a runaway. In... View More
I have in text him saying he refuses to use the app. I have since blocked his phone number due to harassing messages. Told him to use the app.
answered on Nov 28, 2018
The use of a co-parenting web site is frequently mandated by the court in contentious cases. If the other parent refuses to honor the Court's order, they can be found to be in contempt of court. However, whether they will be found in contempt or not is a different question. The answer depends... View More
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
