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Actual cost. Im doing it myself. Im poor. Thank you
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Call Harris County District Clerk- Family Section and ask them. It varies from county to county.
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
I can't tell what happened from your question, but if CPS removed your children you should consult with an attorney immediately.
This happened in march of this year 2019. Will DA or police take it seriously if I make a report?
answered on Sep 17, 2019
You should file an Application for Protective Order. You may usually do so through the County District Atty Office at no charge or you can retain
You waiting 6 mos to complain does not help your credibility but you may have good reason for not having reported it earlier, I can't tell... View More 
answered on Sep 16, 2019
Private adoption is still allowed but is very strictly regulated to prevent intermediary placement by any person who is not the parent of the child or who is a licensed child adoption agency. So if the Mother approaches you directly and asks you to adopt her child, without a third party acting as... View More
My father didn't have a will, and only has 2 children. He wasn't married. My Aunts have taken the keys to his home and wouldn't allow me (his son) inside to search for documents necessary for burial. Is that legal for her do given that I'm the son? I researched intestate... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2019
You are correct. I suggest you take legal action. Consult an attorney as soon as possible.
i've tried a few years ago for full custody. ended settling for joint. their father hasn't followed threw with any of his responsabilies since our last court date.
answered on Sep 12, 2019
Assuming your case is here in Texas, you would file a Petition to Modify the prior order in the same court your case was in last time; you would have process issued by the Clerk; you would have him served by an authorized process server; you would request a trial date if he answers the suit or if... View More
Me to send my daughter with the child support money when she goes with him on the weekend. Is this legal ??? Am I missing something ?
answered on Sep 13, 2019
You should pay only through the State Disbursement Unit as set out in your court order. Do NOT ever pay direct.
My life has changed. My controlling abusive husband passed in May. Details left out of the case due to fear.
answered on Sep 7, 2019
I’m not sure what you mean by “taken away”.
If your parental rights were terminated, you have no recourse now.
If CPS or someone has Managing Conservatorship, you are a Possessory Conservator or Joint Managing Conservator, you could file a Petition to Modify and seek to regain custody.
answered on Sep 5, 2019
I would be happy to discuss this with your fiancee if the case is in the DFW metroplex or surrounding counties, just have him call me at 972-737-8397. Thanks! - Jon R Boyd
answered on Sep 4, 2019
By agreement, yes.
There may be other defenses to the enforceability of the Contract, but it is "fact-centric" and dependent on a review of the agreement and the circumstances surrounding it.
Family Code: "Flight Arrangements - IT IS ORDERED that PARENT Y shall make airline reservations for the child only on major commercial passenger airlines on flights having no change of airplanes between the airport of departure and the airport of final arrival (a "nonequipment change... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2019
It means use Non Stop only. I don't think any court would say Regional carriers of major airlines couldn't be used, although you're right, that standard boilerplate language is arguably ambiguous. Safest bet would be to get the other parent to sign an agreement and you file it or,... View More
Can she get legal help to take my money since she is not a US citizen?
answered on Sep 4, 2019
Yes. She could get an order issued by a court there, then register and enforce it here.
answered on Sep 4, 2019
So... I assume you are having the boyfriend criminally prosecuted.
You and the mother are entitled to reasonable discipline of your child, including grounding, if you want to do that.
What other questions to do you have?
This situation is in Texas and the father did not return the child after his 2 hr. visitation on Thursday and states he will return her on Monday after 6pm based on his determination of the agreement.
The Agreement states verbatim Below:
"Except as otherwise expressly... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2019
No.
I cannot say for sure because you didn't cite the next paragraph in the Order, but it USUALLY says he keeps the child until 6 pm Monday OR return to school the next day, ie, Tues.
No, but you could file a Motion for Enforcement to ask the court to punish him for violating the order.
answered on Aug 28, 2019
See a lawyer and you can file an action in Probate Court to make them let you see it.
Her entire life. She calls me daddy she is my daughter. She has my last name, been on my insurance the whole 9. Her mother took an a home DNA test saying I’m not the father. If that is true, can or will I lose all rights to my daughter. Mother says she wants boyfriend to adopt her.
answered on Aug 28, 2019
By signing the AOP, you are the legal father, the same as though the child were born during a marriage between you and the mother. However, depending on the time frames in your case and other factors, it is possible either of you, the alleged bio father or someone in behalf of the child could... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2019
I would need further information in order to answer that question. There could be several possibilities, but you could start my calling the Texas Attorney General's office and ask them to look you and the child up and they may be able to tell you.
I have primary custody of my 6 year old daughter. She has told me she’s been staying overnight with her mom at the boyfriends house. This past weekend didn’t even go home to the moms house. She’s even stayed overnight at the boyfriends without the mom there. All I have is my daughters word. I... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2019
The Court of Appeals in Dallas has struck down the Morality Clause for post divorce. It is still OK for Temp Orders, ie, while the divorce is pending.
However, the other side may not know this.
Any lawyer would need to see the actual Decree and read it, but assuming it is there as... View More
I live in USA my 19 yr old daughter went to PR and now wants to come back home. She was born here in the US and my fam is not allowing her to come back because they say she is a minor there. Note they do not have custodialship of her. I did until she turned 18 because here in the US at that age she... View More
They are trying to take my grandson away from his my son. They are constantly taking him to court which cost money he hasn’t got. He has to pay child support and he has a special needs daughter he is providing for. Now they are trying to take him away from our entire family for no good reason.... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2019
Very good question and very difficult to answer!
Finding the "best" attorney is subjective. You could interview the most brilliant attorney in the world but he or she could be a complete jerk. Or, you could hire the nicest attorney but he or she might not know what they are... View More
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