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answered on Oct 9, 2014
You need to read your court document. It probably says that he needs to get more insurance. If he cannot or won't, then you get it. You can then ask a court to modify the current court order and have him reimburse you for the cost of insuring the child. If no insurance, read decree if see... View More 
answered on Oct 9, 2014
Impossible to answer without more info. Have you ever accessed any state or federal monies such as WIC or food stamps? If so, he owes the taxpayers of Texas and TX A G won't let him stop paying child support until they are reimbursed in full. Take form to an attorney to review.
The TX AG served papers on mom & bio father. Both were asked to file an answer & father was also provided a request for production of documents. Confused why the hearing would be set BEFORE discovery is due? Do these things typically require multiple hearings? Do parents typically get time... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2014
It appears you are in TX A G court. Most are handled very quickly. They establish child support. Their paperwork regarding visitation cannot be modified. I don't like their paperwork. I highly recommend that you hire an attorney to assist you or perhaps move the case away from TX A G... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2014
The person with possession of the child needs to modify the current court order. You need to have the child for aporox. 6 months or have an emergency. I would hire an attorney to serve mom, ask for temporary orders to stop the child support and then have her ordered to pay your child support.
answered on Oct 9, 2014
If the divorce decree said you can go back to your maiden name then it's done. So to social security then TX Driver's license, etc.
If not done in your divorce, then you need to file an adult name change and have a criminal background check done by submitting finger prints. It is a slow process.
if im 17 not have any guardian since 2012 am i considered as an adult and considered 18 or am i still considered under age?what am i considered?
answered on Oct 9, 2014
Attorney Hui is correct. For civil purposes you are still a minor. For criminal purposes you are an adult.
answered on Aug 21, 2014
Many children say this during the summer. You need to really determine what is going on. In the meantime, you need to talk to a family law attorney in your county about your options. You might consider mediation. If you don't have it yet, you can ask for an expanded standard possession... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2014
No. That might get him fired for insurance fraud. He needs to talk to a family law attorney about divorce law and bigamy laws in the State of Texas. It is illegal to be married to 2 people at a time. He cannot be common law married to her if he is still married to you. I hope this is helpful.
We were never married and he has threatens to stalk me and take my custody as well as child.
answered on Aug 21, 2014
No. I urge you to immediately talk to a family law attorney. If he takes the child and disappears many times the police won't help you. I beg you to talk to an attorney before you surrender the child to him. You need court orders.
My ex husband just informed me that he is moving to California , can he move and not see his son for months and just on holidays? Does he have the same rights as in TEXAS ?
answered on Aug 21, 2014
If you and the child remain in Texas then the Texas orders control. You might need to sit down and meet with a family law attorney to understand the new changes with his long distance move. The child can skype or facetime the dad in order to keep in touch. Of course, you need to determine the... View More
My mom was murder here in Texas when I was 10. My father came in to my life at the age of 21yrs old, can I file back child support that my mother once try to file against him but she did not have any information on him?
answered on Aug 21, 2014
No. The child support was for your mother to support you. Plus, you are now over the age of 18. I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. Whoever raised you had the right to ask for child support from him. I can only assume that no one ever talked to an attorney. Pity.
answered on Aug 21, 2014
If he is the bio dad of the child, then he will be ordered to pay child support and provide health insurance for the child. But no one can force him to visit or participate in the child's life. In Texas, both bio parents are expected to take care of their children. I urge you to talk to a... View More
7yr boy mom passed away father is here illegal can father obtain any legal status?
answered on Aug 21, 2014
Dad can be granted primary conservatorship of the child. In Texas normally a person's legal status is irrelevant. In the Houston area, we deal with this type of case on a daily basis. Good luck! Sorry for your loss. Please hire an attorney immediately.
I am involved in a SACPAR suit, both parties residing in Texas. I have never been served any paperwork by a process server, constable, etc or signed a waiver of service. The ONLY thing with my name on it is a Rule 11 agreement exempting me from a TRO( the R11 agreement doesn't state anything... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2014
Being served is to give you notice that you are being sued. I think that you asked this question on another website and I've already answered it. File an Answer with your name, address, email and phone number clearly printed on it. Otherwise, the case can go forward without you. Then you... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2014
Parents in Texas are supposed to support their children. You might have a problem serving him with notice of a child support case. But he has to come back to the US sometimes. I urge you to talk to a family law attorney in your county about your options. Good luck!
I gave my kids to their dad for a year but im still receiving child support. Can I get in trouble?
answered on Aug 21, 2014
Who has the kids? Technically the child support is for raising the minor children. You can give him the money back via a check or other form so that you have proof that he received it. You guys might want to modify custody legally. If agreed, it's only doing paperwork and should not be... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2014
If CPS is involved, then you have to fight with the giant and wealthy elephant in the room. Please hire an attorney immediately to help you. Otherwise, you are looking at months before you get your kids back and CPS can change the service plan any time they feel like it to just make it difficult... View More
My twins have lived with me since I split with there father. They were 3. They are now 11 and the father never sees them. His parents always get them for his visitation. Which to me seems unfair due to the time is suppose to be with him. If he doesn't call me stating the are going to pick him... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2014
In Texas it is presumed that it will be Joint Custody. What is important are the rights and duties that each parent receives. I assume that you want to have the right to establish the children's primary residence and select their school.
I cannot tell if there are court orders in... View More
Ex-bf and I broke up recently. The child lives in my house (I'm the mom). I have provided all his clothing, food, diapers, the 2yr old has a brother that lives with me and his own room. We have been using his parents as the babysitters when I work. Now with the split the ex-bf has moved into... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2014
I've seen judges transfer custody due to lice. Also, sex offender in the home. Or, someone in the home is on drugs. So there are many reasons how a mom can lose custody of a 2 year old.
In your case, the threat is often made as a form of punishing and scaring you. I highly... View More
We were separated but are officially.back together staying in the same household
answered on Aug 21, 2014
If you received government money then you assigned the TX A G office to collect the money from the father on behalf of all Texas taxpayers. You probably cannot stop the TX A G from pursuing him until they have been repaid in full. I hope this is helpful. If not, talk to an attorney in your... View More
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