Because there is no procedure or mechanism for transferring a pending civil case from one state court to a court of another state.

If you filed the pending case and your ex-husband did not file a counterclaim, you might be able to dismiss your pending California case without prejudice... View More

It sounds like you have existing court order that doesn't address this issue. If that is correct, then you would want to file a Petition to Modify the Parent-Child Relationship because you are asking the Judge to change an existing court order.

You are asking the Judge to change in... View More

You need to negotiate with your brother's estranged wife. In the absence of a written designation signed by your deceased brother, his estranged spouse is entitled to his ashes.

In the absence of a written Will, your brother's children are entitled to a substantial portion of... View More

You can file a motion to modify in suit affecting the parent-child relationship. The fact that the divorce court judge has already found it necessary for you two to communicate through the Talking Parent app indicates the judge is already aware that you two have communication problems. 300... View More

It depends on what the language in the Decree says. There is no legal prohibition on him choosing to add those days to the end of his Father's Day weekend. So, if the Decree does not prohibit it and gives him the right to add three days, then I think he most likely could do so.

Legally, only one parent can claim a child as a dependent on that parent's individual federal income tax return. The IRS has Publication 504 which discussed this issue in depth: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-504

On a more practical note, I am familiar with... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2025

I understand your frustration. It sounds like your verbal agreement with your ex-wife regarding claiming the children on taxes wasn’t honored, which can be incredibly frustrating.

Since your court order doesn’t specify who can claim the children, it’s best to consult with a tax... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2025

In Texas, a non-custodial parent cannot voluntarily terminate their parental rights solely due to personal reasons, such as a busy work schedule or financial obligations. Parental rights can only be terminated by a court order, typically when it is in the best interest of the child. This generally... View More

It depends entirely upon the particular behavior that you consider "emotional abuse." You should turn over all of the evidence you have to your mom's attorney, who is more familiar with the facts and circumstances of your particular case than any attorney in a Q&A forum online.... View More

Yes, it is perfectly legal for your child's grandparent to email your child's teachers without including you on the emails.

It may, however, be illegal for your child's teachers to communicate certain types of personal and protected information about your child's... View More

In the standard possession order, Spring Break begins on the day school is recessed for Spring Break and ends on the day school resumes after Spring Break. Commonly, school is recessed for Spring Break on a Friday at the end of the school day runs through the following week and then resumes on the... View More

To be clear, that usually means that under the standard possession order, the parent who has possession for Spring Break gets two consecutive weekends along with the entire week between them.

So, if the weekend possession schedule is 1st, 3rd, and 5th or 2nd and 4th, the parent who has... View More

You need to challenge the court order entered without notice to you. The best method for such a challenge depends upon the procedural facts of your case. You need to consult an attorney experienced in both family law and appellate law as soon as possible because all of your available remedies... View More

Ordinarily, during a parent’s time of possession, that parent can independently make medical decisions for the child which do not require invasive procedures like surgery. So either parent can consent for a child to vaccinations during that parent’s time of possession.

The exception is... View More

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answered on Mar 13, 2025

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Your concerns for your child's safety are completely valid. In Texas, you can request a protective order for yourself and your child based on a history of family violence and the likelihood of future harm. Given his conviction for indecent... View More

You do not have legal recourse in this situation. As your parent, your father has the legal duty of care, control, protection, and reasonable discipline of you in the absence of a court order to the contrary. He also has the right to represent you in legal action and to take decisions of... View More

It is unlikely that you can take any action against your ex-husband based on the 2009 incident now because of the statute of limitations, depending upon where that incident occurred and whether your injuries resulted in you being rendered "mentally incompetent."

You can take... View More

The order shouldn't be vague unless you received only the ruling (1-3 pages on average), not the full final order (20-50 pages on average). Make sure you have the final order. If it's still vague, you may file your own modification suit (visitation) since you moved. It's probably... View More

Without a court order explicitly granting visitation rights to the family members, they are not automatically entitled to exercise his visitation times. In the absence of a modification request or a legal document that includes the family members, you are not obligated to allow them visitation,... View More

The first step is to file a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) in family court. This will establish a formal custody and visitation arrangement and prevent her from making unilateral decisions about your access. You should also request a Temporary Orders Hearing, where the court... View More