Q: what is the process after filing motion to petition the court for Order In Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
My daughter has to file a "Motion to Petition" the Court on a "Order In Suit Affecting The Parent-Child Relationship" (Non-Parent Custody Order). She doesn't have the funds to hire an attorney and therefore she's going to file the petition herself. What is the next step or process for her or the Courts once she files?
A:
Greetings, your daughter shouldn't handle a lawsuit like the one you have described above without a lawyer. I suggest finding a way to get the funds to hire a private lawyer or trying to find a lawyer referral service that will provide a low cost or no cost lawyer. Generally speaking, private lawyers are the best choice because they usually will have a lower caseload and will be able to provide you with more personalized attention and service.
What it sounds like your daughter is filing is a Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship and she is seeking, from the court, an Order in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship.
There are many issues in child custody lawsuits, and many possibilities as to what to do next in a given case. To know exactly what to do next requires an examination of the facts by someone who is familiar with Texas family law.
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