Given that this question was posed in the "Family Law" group, I will provide a response from a "family law" perspective.

There is no concrete law in the Texas Family Code that specifically prohibits children from sleeping with adults or a requirement for space for a... View More

I would suggest you read through your current court order because in most Texas standard orders, there are already provisions in place for parents to begin residing over 100 miles apart.

The range of modifications that can be made are all case specific, so I would suggest that you consult... View More

I hate to hear that a parent has kicked a 13-year-old child out of the house. If the possessory conservator is in a possession to take their child into their home, then they have every right to take possession of the child, unless there is a reason why the possessory conservator having possession... View More

A will is only valid if it is signed by the decedent and witnessed by two disinterested witnesses. If there is not a valid will when the decedent dies, then his assets (estate) passes to his heirs through the Texas laws of intestate succession.

Given that your Father never signed his will,... View More

If you are not in any way related to these children, and sometimes even if you are related, a parent absolutely has the right to prevent you from communicating with their children. Absent certain circumstances, a PARENT of a child(ren) has a more superior right to their child(ren) than ANYONE else.... View More

If you are a parent of the child and cannot afford a lawyer, you can request that the Court appoint you a lawyer in a CPS case.

Unless your court order states that you must be notified, the custodial parent is not required to inform you. However, good co-parenting would warrant that the custodial parent would want to inform you...in case anything happens with the child.

Are you concerned about your child's... View More

If he wasn't taken to jail, the likelihood that any criminal charges will be pressed against him is very slim. However, if it happens that criminal charges are pressed against him, when the Assistant District Attorney reaches out to you, you can inform them that you don't want to press... View More

The non-custodial parent should file a suit to modify the current court orders on the ground that the custodial parent has voluntarily relinquished possession of the child. If the custodial parent had not show any intent to return or provide for the child's needs, 3 months is the requisite... View More

You have been served with court documents and a citation. The citation states that you have until 10:00am on the Monday following the expiration of 20 days from the date you were served. If you were served with the documents today, then you have 20 days to file a "response" with the... View More

If you are unsure what your legal rights are, you should seek legal counsel to represent you in a suit like this one. At the very minimum, you should pay for a consultation with a family law attorney to discuss the case and determine if you really need legal representation or not. They may be... View More

"Wife" would have to prove that she was married to the deceased "husband". If she is successful, then she would entitled to inherit through intestate succession. If the home was purchased during the "marriage", then she could claim it as her homestead and continue to... View More

You cannot request a de novo hearing online. You must file a proper request with the court.

Also, a request for a de novo hearing must be filed no later than three (3) days after the Judge's ruling or is not considered timely filed and your request could get denied.

I hope... View More

If your brother is incapacitated for any reason, whomever he wants to make decisions regarding your niece would have to intervene into their current custody case and present to the court why it is in the child's best interest that they are allowed to make decisions regarding your niece, over... View More

This is a better question for a Wills, Trust & Estate lawyer. Or an Estate Planning lawyer.

Please do not give up on fighting for your daughter. Family law cases can be costly, so if there is any way you get the additional funds that you need to proceed with your current legal counsel, I would suggest you try. Also, maybe you can have a discussion with your current attorney and see if... View More

You should certainly speak with an attorney before you proceed with this course of action. You want to ensure that you are not giving to your Aunt more rights or responsibilities for your child than you intend to in this situation. An attorney may be able to help you draft a document that... View More

If your current court orders address claiming the children as dependents on your tax return, you can file a Suit to Modify Parent-Child Relationship and request a change to that language. in a suit to modify, you must be able to explain to the Court that there has been a "material and... View More

You may try the Collin County Bar Association. They may have a program that family law attorneys in that area use to provide pro bono representation in certain family law cases.

Absent a program as described above, most Family Law attorneys do not provide pro bono services.

Unless... View More

You want to change the last name of "a" baby? Is the baby yours??

If the baby is yours, you can file a petition for a change of last name for a child. If Mother disagrees, you would have to explain to the Judge your reasons for wanting the name change.

I hope this... View More