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Wife moved out and in with boyfriend, left daughter with me and my parents for about 6 weeks. I tried to let her see daughter when she wanted, just not at boyfriends apt overnight or alone. One day when we dropped by to give her some of her things, she locked herself and my daughter in apt with... View More 
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Absent a court order, both parents are equally entitled to possession of the child, to enroll the child in school, decide where the child lives, etc.
So you both could snatch the child from each other back and forth forever, theoretically.
This is obviously bad for your child,... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2020
File a Petition for Divorce assuming you have lived in Texas the last 6 mos and you have lived in the same county in which you're going to file for for the past 90 days.
Then, though, you run into how to get him legally served.
Best you consult with a lawyer because there are... View More
She is also threatening me with not being able to see my child and is refusing to give my son my last name
answered on Jan 14, 2020
You will need to file a petition in suit affecting parent child relationship. Either to establish parentage thru DNA testing or, if you're able to sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity, that will make you the legal father and then you're past having to prove your're the father and you... View More
My ex's girlfriend has her sister living with them, and has been arrested for things like terrorist threats to a family member. Her ex who I've been informed shot her ( along with a couple of retaliation against police officers arrests), has been with them including my son's baseball... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2020
Without a Will, there cannot be a “will probate” but it is probably necessary to do an interstate (Ie, no Will) administration or some other procedure to declare heirship, etc.
Depends on what assets she had when she passed. Also depends on whether she contractually passed funds to an... View More
the youngest daughter (13) wants to move with her dad so the mom moved from Texas to Florida without telling anyone. How do the visitation work with this situation? And was the mother supposed to report that she was moving?
answered on Jan 2, 2020
It depends on your current court order. Usually, most orders contain a geographical restriction which orders that the custodial parent cannot move the child away.
You should immediately call me or consult with an attorney of your choosing. You have options. I am well versed on this issue.... View More
My son had lived with his grandparents in LA for 2yrs with me trying to get him back for the last yr, they have refused, dad is now living there with his parents too, I have joint custody as managing conservator with his father, this last weekend when I was visiting I went and brought my son back... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2019
Yes.
The father always has standing to sue.
You have also now given his parents standing to sue.
Worse, they could argue jurisdiction should be moved to Louisiana, although you may be able to defeat it.
Whether they try all this, who knows?
answered on Dec 23, 2019
Your question is too broad for this forum, but know that her primary custody will be decided based on her ‘best interest.’
What factors are used to determine that?
Many, defined by case law. (Interestingly, the Family Code does not define it.)
You should consult with a... View More
Hes going to court for aggravated assault on a pb servant
answered on Dec 20, 2019
Hire a lawyer and file for custody but beware, harder for grandparents to win custody against parents. Seek legal advice.
I'm having concerns regarding my children's welfare & safety when they are with their father. He is an alcoholic and I do not know if he follows the court-ordered decree to keep sober during visitation weekends. He is behind on child support and does not pay through the state as he... View More
My wife filed in Dallas County Texas and has moved to another county in Texas, does she have to refile the divorceor modify it?
answered on Dec 18, 2019
No, she does not.
However, if she did not reside in Dallas Co for the 90 days preceding her filing, you could filed to have it dismissed or transferred.
You should call me or someone and get legal advice in detail about your case.
Sons father was arrested and is still going thru trial for evading arrest with a motor vehicle it’s been a year and two months since original custody order
answered on Dec 12, 2019
At no age does the child “choose”. But at the age of 12 a child may tell the judge with whom she wants to reside.
The judge does not have to do as the child wants, however.
I have lived with my boyfriend for an year and we have our two month old son. In which he doesn’t help out with at all. He doesn’t pay for food, clothes, diapers, etc. He even gets mad when I ask him to help with the baby. He is very controlling doesn’t allow me to stay the night with family,... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2019
See a lawyer ASAP and he can guide you thru the process. It can be done.
my son lived with me for 2 years and I did not recieve any financial help from the mother. Now he lives with her and the Attorney general is taking more than 50% of my paycheck to pay back what they think I owe for the 2 years he was with me. I have zero problem paying my child support I just cant... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2019
I understand.
You really need to just talk to a lawyer for an hour, let me/him/her read your prior order, answer your questions and make recommendations.
I've been helping Fathers for 25 years. I'd be glad to help if you want to call me office and set up a time to... View More
I am paying c/s for 1 child out of marriage. My wife is the mother to one of my child who is the oldest and is expecting another child. My wife plans to file c/s how will the c/s be calculated for the 2 orders. Also who will get the majority of the c/s, my wife or other mother.
answered on Dec 8, 2019
Multiple children guidelines chart.
For example, one child would normally be 20% of your net, but now it would be 17.5% for the one.
However, the same would apply to the other child of the other mother of you second child. So you end up paying 35% for two rather than 25% for two if... View More
Currently we reside in Houston, Tx., and I have reasons to believe my spouse wants to move our daughter to New York.
answered on Dec 7, 2019
Absent a court order saying otherwise, yes she can. You should immediately take legal action by hiring a lawyer.
His mother. Now when I ask for him it is a problem. I want exercise my Grandparents Rights.
answered on Dec 6, 2019
If your visitation has been previously ordered, you should see a lawyer and file a Motion asking the court to enforce the order.
If there is no prior order, it will be difficult to get due to changes in the law 20 yrs ago. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney about... View More
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