I encourage parents to do their utmost to put their children first. Part of that process is for parents to confer with frequency about what is going on in their children's lives. Note - I have a bias here, as my 17 year old son is a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. The exercise,... View More

Even after the Dobbs decision, a woman has the right to choose. A minor woman would need to work with her parents to obtain a timely abortion. If your girlfriend chooses to have the baby, keeps the baby, and gives you information, you could have the option of signing off on the baby's birth... View More

You and the other conservator may mutually agree to deviate from the terms outlined. If you do not agree to deviate, the specific terms outlined in the order control.

Under the Texas Family Code, an informal or “common law” marriage may be proved with evidence that:

a declaration of marriage has been signed; or the parties:

agreed to be married, and

after the agreement they cohabitated (lived) together, in Texas, as a married couple,... View More

Howdy. Try https://texaslawhelp.org/directory/texaslawhelporg. Most law schools in Texas have pro bono clinics - try contacting the Houston law schools for assistance. https://www.law.uh.edu/probono/ Good luck to you.

A motion to confer with child is a request to the court to interview the child in chambers to determine the child’s wishes as to possession, access, or any other issue in the suit affecting the parent-child relationship. This motion can be filed by a party, the amicus attorney, or the attorney ad... View More

Frankly, some judges remain sticklers about not condoning marijuana use. Others don't care. Here is a link to pertinent law on prosecution for possession. https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._health_and_safety_code_section_481.121

You can try to file a motion to modify, with a... View More

Your domestic partner is presumably represented by counsel, as is the child's mother.

You should retain counsel. Neither of the parties' attorneys will represent you, nor your interests in the case.

You should count on a "woodshedding" session with your... View More

Are you presently represented by counsel? Has there been any counseling in regard to parental alienation or reunification therapy? Please realize that if a person fails to exercise access to which they are entitled, that can be taken into consideration in a modification proceeding. It is unclear... View More

Too little detail here; was your daughter born during marriage, or out of wedlock? Have you ever been the subject of a referral to CPS? If your daughter was previously the subject of a suit affecting the parent child relationship, and that court issued orders regarding the child, that court is the... View More

There may be an information gap here. If there was a pending CPS case, it is possible that a judgment was entered by default. Check with the District Clerk's office where the case was pending, and see if you can obtain a copy of the final order. If your sister was named a conservator of the... View More

If your granddaughter is being stalked in Texas, there are several options available to you and to your family. Here are some steps that can be taken:

File a police report: If the granddaughter is being stalked, the family should contact the police immediately. The police can investigate... View More

Ascertain if there are pro bono services in Kaufman County. It's unclear if you've been married, are divorce, or seek a post divorce modification of conservatorship.

Custody cases are not easy matters to resolve. Keep the best interests of your girls first and foremost.

Good luck to you.

If the child is traveling to Mexico alone or with a third party of legal age as tourists or with a short stay for study purposes (up to 180 days), authorization or a letter of consent from their parents or guardians is required

When departing from Mexico, apart from presenting a valid... View More

As someone who is double Board Certified in Family Law and Child Welfare Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, I want to explain that I cannot provide any guarantees regarding the outcome of your case. The Texas Family Code governs family law matters in the state, and it is important to... View More

These are delicate situations. You may find the following sections of the Texas Estates Code helpful:

Disposition of Remains: According to Texas law, a person may provide written directions for the disposition of their remains. This means that if your deceased daughter had expressed her... View More

In Texas, child support payments can be made electronically through various methods, including online platforms like Cash App

However, the fact that money is sent via Cash App without a specific label does not automatically make it child support. The determination of whether a payment... View More

Discourage your child from running away. There are civil and criminal penalties for kidnapping a child. In the given situation, where the daughter is currently in Washington state with her father and wants to live with you in Texas due to an extremely bad living situation, there are legal options... View More

It is unclear from your question whether any claim of child abuse has been lodged, and further, whether the photo somehow includes a child whose custody is at issue. Evidence takes many forms both in civil matters and in family law cases. If a photo is properly authenticated (taken at the time... View More

Wow, many items to unravel here. First, if you are having difficulties communicating with your attorney, it may be time for a change. Before you change, email, and request a conference - either in person or via zoom. Use that session not only to catch up, but to establish strategy for your case... View More