Q: Awarded sole custody in Texas by default. 2.5 years later other parent is trying to change orders while has hasnt visit.
My ex has not visited his child in over 5 years. 2.5 years ago I was awarded Sole conservatorship by default in the state of Texas. He was served in person, his family denied he lived there, served by publication, email, then posted on all known addresses the court had. 2.5 years later his parent initiates a missing person alert and told the police I stole my own kid. The police do not arrest, I have certified copy of orders and detective turns of national alert as my 12 year old was fine and not missing. Can the biological father change the custody orders if he has not made an attempt to reach out and visit his kid? He hasnt paid child support either. He is claiming he never knew and that I blocked him. I kept in touch with his family. I recently moved to alabama but I willing to moving back to Texas to apply the laws and rights in place. Can he really modify by claiming he didnt know? Phone records will reflect he never called/text and indeed I called 1x a year no answer or call back
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