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answered on Mar 25, 2020
As you asked this in a Texas forum, the court looks at the best interest test in awarding custody to one parent. The factors in the best interest test are called the Holly Factors and a short video can be found at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re4LE3K643Y
My attorney failed to show the judge I was the owner of property on an eviction case and he didn't show up. My case defaulted I owe the court fees now. He didn't fight for me. He also did nothing in my 2nd court. He failed to show my deed.
answered on Dec 16, 2019
You should post that question in landlord tenant, not family law.
my mom is choosing to separate with my step dad but him and her share custody of my step brother (whom passed away) kids and mother signed away her parental rights to my mom and step dad. does my mom have the right to take the kids with her even if she isn’t blood related ? they do have legal... View More 
answered on Dec 12, 2019
No rights unless you already have a court order, but would have standing if lived with the child more than six months and cared for the child to file suit to get rights
answered on Dec 12, 2019
At 12 the court must interview a child 12 years and older. It is called a preference. Judge does not have to do what the child has requested. But the court can interview children at any age, it is just discretionary
Can I have my husband pay for my lawyer or are there certain requirements to be eligible for that? I’m open to any references of reasonably priced attorneys that might offer a payment plan or if you know of any legal aid, I would appreciate it
answered on Dec 11, 2019
You can ask for you husband to pay lawyer fees, interium and final, depending on your resources, you may get them. It is a balancing act. If you are employed and have access to credit, maybe not, depends on size of estate, waste, experts maybe needed
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