Q: I started a Harris County Civil Family SAPCR case to get my child back. Can I cancel or postpone the court date?
My sister is abusive and lies a lot and people believe her. We had a mediated agreement in Travis County, I'm pro se, he attorney moved the case to Harris County, where she lives, and then my dad died, and she never even told me, and all of my pro se advocate help is overwhelmed due to Covid, and can't do this by myself? She refuses to probate my dad's will also, I guess so I can't afford an attorney? She says it's all hers, everything was left to her, and I don't believe her. She's a very mean and selfish and jealous person.
A:
You can file a Motion for Continuance to postpone the court date and the court will issue you another court date. Your sister can agree with the continuance without court interference. If she doesn't agree to the continuance, you would need to get a court date and ask the Judge to grant you a continuance.
I'm sorry that you cannot afford legal representation as it appears you have a couple of issues in different areas of law: 1.) Family Law and 2.) Probate. You may seek some assistance from legal aid. I believe Lone Star Legal Aid is the service in Harris County.
I hope this information helps. Good luck.
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