Killeen, TX asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family Law for Texas

Q: The other parent and I are married. We don’t have any custody order. The other parent keeps denying the child but…

took a dna test and it came back that the child is his. I haven’t had support at all since separating and now he’s asking for another test but, at this point I don’t want to deal with him. The non custodial parent denies to do anything regarding support or seeing the child. There’s abuse in our marriage, another kid during it from the non custodian parent. Can I just be done with the non custodian parent, file a divorce. He keeps claiming it’s not his child but, doesn’t want to sign his rights away. He’s toying with both of us. I need help!

2 Lawyer Answers
Todd B. Kotler
Todd B. Kotler
Answered

A: You should contact an attorney who regularly practices in your county family court. It sounds if you wish to file for divorce. This Attorney can help prepare divorce complaint and the motion for temporary orders including spousal support and child support. This will come at a substantial cost, but you may be able to recoup some of these through your divorce settlement and the support you receive from your husband.

Kristina L. Combs
Kristina L. Combs
Answered
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: File for a divorce and get temporary orders while the divorce is pending. Temporary orders will address temporary child custody, visitation, child support, etc.

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