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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: My 14 year old grandaughter no longer wishes to live with her father and step mother due to being treated badly.

what are the options

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Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 2, 2023

Grandparent standing is a slippery slope after the Texas Supreme Court case of In Re CJC. You would have to show BOTH parents are unfit and that it would serve your granddaughter's best interests to come live with you. You should consult with an attorney about the facts specific to your case.... View More

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Q: Hi I have a question if I can proof that they took my daughter on 07/07/2020 but a court papers said 07/08/2020 (lies)

Is it lies for them to say that and on 07/09/2020 they had already took my rights always from my daughter when I didnt even get no court papers for classes or a far investigation they came and took my daughter with out court papers on the 07/06/2020 what ever they said in this document were lies I... View More

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Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 2, 2023

Is Child Protective Services involved? Did a judge rule that someone else should have temporary custody? If CPS is involved, you likely will be asked to complete a Service Plan or Parenting Plan. That could involve submitting to a psychological evaluation, as well as counseling and parenting... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Adoption, Child Custody, Contracts and Family Law for Texas on
Q: My sister-in-law and brother have offered to have a baby for us. How do we do it legally without courts and agencies?

My husband and I have been together for 15yrs and in that time we adopted a 4yr old who is now 10. We've always wanted more kids but the agency route just didn't fit our situation. My sister-in-law and brother have kids of their own and know they don't want anymore but have offered... View More

Elisa  Reiter
Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 7, 2023

In Texas, gestational surrogacy is permitted under the Texas Family Code.

Here are the key provisions that you should be aware of:

1. Gestational Agreement: The gestational agreement must be in place and validated by a court before the birth.

This agreement outlines the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Texas on
Q: I just filed for child support. The other parent is a first responder and most of his income is from 1099.

Will they base his payments on both or only on his primary job.

Elisa  Reiter
Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 7, 2023

According to Texas Family Code Chapter 158, in a proceeding where periodic payments of child support are ordered, modified, or enforced, the court or the Title IV-D agency shall order income withholding from the disposable earnings of the obligor.

The amount of child support payments is...
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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: What else should I do get my son back I been talking to district attorney's to court cps n they can't help me out
Elisa  Reiter
Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 8, 2023

If you file an oath of indigency, showing that you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, and if one of the forms of relief requested by the state is termination of your parental rights, you can ask that the Court appoint an attorney to represent you. That court appointed attorney can assist you in... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: Need help understanding a court order.

IT IS ORDERED that the conservators shall have possession of the child at times

mutually agreed to in advance by the parties, and, in the absence of mutual agreement, it is ORDERED that the conservators shall have possession ofthe child under the specified terms set out in this Modified... View More

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Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 29, 2023

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.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Texas on
Q: I need legal representation asap and I need pro bono or cheap payment plan for child custody I've tried legal aid

Please if someone can help me I don't make but 994 a month and I raise my grandchild I need help I have court on the 1 St for tro and the 26 for custody please help

Elisa  Reiter
Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 22, 2023

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.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: How can I get to see my daughter at least one day out of the week
Elisa  Reiter
Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 11, 2023

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

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