Not all lawyers handle appeals. You need to contact an attorney who practices in the area of civil appellate law and bring them a copy of the trial court order you want to appeal. There is a time limit from when the order was signed for you to appeal, so acting promptly is strongly recommended.... View More

Whoever has been appointed managing conservator of the children can consent, orally or in writing, for the children to live with you.

That consent will not, however, accomplish certain goals like enabling you to enroll the children in a public school, consent to medical treatment, consent... View More

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answered on May 13, 2024

It sounds like you need assistance obtaining a birth certificate, which is essential for various legal and personal matters. Since you were born in 1943 and arrived at Ellis Island, it is possible that your birth records are held in the country where you were born or in the archives related to... View More

While it is probably wrong for your aunt to withhold important documents like your social security card and birth certificate from you, I doubt law enforcement will deign to get involved. Simply request duplicates from the appropriate government office.

A person cannot lawfully divert mail... View More

Yes, you can. And it actually makes sense if you haven't gotten very far in the process yet in the original county. If the case is transferred, you will likely have to pay a new filing fee for the new county anyway. You will, however, have to pay again to issue citation and serve the... View More

Many family law attorneys handle adoption cases. Assuming your grandson's parents are dead, an adoption proceeding should be relatively simple. If either parent is still living, it becomes a little more complicated if the living parent(s) is agreeable to the adoption. If there is one or... View More

Yes, you should hire a Dallas probate attorney as soon as possible. At a minimum, a probate attorney could research the probate court's records and then make recommendations to you for how to proceed.

If your father had a valid last will and testament, it's possible he gave... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2024

The adoptive parents will typically gain full legal parental rights, including decision-making authority for your husband. This encompasses various aspects of his life, such as education, medical care, and other important matters. After the adoption is finalized, your husband's legal... View More

Your mom cannot adopt your child without your consent unless your parental rights are terminated. So don't pay your mom the blackmail money.

Legal aid organizations can often help with family law matters like an adoption of your grandchild if you are indigent and cannot afford an attorney. You should try Lone Star Legal Aid : https://www.lonestarlegal.org/

You can get your own SS card and birth certificate. Go to the post office and transfer yourail to the new address .

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answered on Sep 13, 2023

In Texas, once a child has been adopted, the original birth certificate is typically sealed, and a new birth certificate is issued with the adoptive parents' names. This new birth certificate reflects the adoptive parents as the legal parents of the child.

Probably not. The laws pertaining to sealed birth records has changed a lot since the 1970s. Adoptees frequently can access their own original birth records when they become adults, even though such records are “sealed” from the public.

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answered on Aug 24, 2023

Before anything could be filed in Texas the child would have to be her for a minimum of 6 months. If everyone is in agreement, I would suggest start with getting a power of attorney for parental rights to get her to Texas. With the POA you could take care of getting her in school and medical, but... View More

It's wonderful to hear about the support from your family. The complexities surrounding surrogacy, parental rights, and birth certificates would best be handled by consulting with a family law attorney in Houston who specializes in reproductive law. Here's a general outline of the steps... View More

In Texas, an adult adoption (where the person being adopted is 18 years or older) is a much simpler process than adopting a minor. The consent of the adoptee is typically the main requirement.

Since your niece is 18, the adoption process doesn't require the consent of her biological... View More

You should contact an experienced family law attorney in or near the county where the case is pending. An “immediate” change of custody requires truly extraordinary facts showing that your stepdaughter is in imminent and serious danger. Don’t delay and don’t try to go with a bargain... View More

Paternity suit.

Hello. You just need to hire a lawyer to file a suit affecting parent child relationship and have both parents served.

Texas law does not grant automatic visitation or custody rights to grandparents. However, if the child has been living with you for more than six months, you are be eligible to ask for custody of the child as a non-parent under Texas Family Code section 102.003.