Alvarado, TX asked in Family Law for Texas

Q: I want my son back , his father who I have never been married to and is not on the birth certificate , has my son .

My son has lived with me his whole life . Why can't I just go get my son from his dad who has not established paternity ?

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Rick  Davis
Rick Davis
Answered
  • Bryan, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If there is no Court Order in place, you have just as much of a right to your son as he does. The problem is exercising your right. You may need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity and simultaneously file an Application for Writ of Attachment to get you son back at this point.

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Sharita Blacknall
Sharita Blacknall
Answered
  • Plano, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Hire an attorney immediately to assist you with writ and suit affecting the parent child relationship.

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