I lied to attorney general about providing insurance for my son so my ex would pay me extra money. He found out. Can I get in legal trouble for this? If so how bad will it be? I’ve collected over $5000 from him by lying and didn’t have insurance for my son that was Court ordered. Also can he... Read more »
You can go to jail for contempt of court by not obeying a Court Order. Make no more statements or admissions regarding this matter.
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Finalized a divorce. Father has long drug history. Was given a court ordered drug and failed. Final decree was written for the father to have 6 months supervised visitation but it was not put in the decree that he was to be given another test after the 6 months. Do I... Read more »
Sounds like you need to set up a consultation with an attorney to thoroughly review your order before proceeding with any restricted courses of action on your part. Good luck 888-343-4529.
I am a great dad. She took my son & moved 100 +mi away & filed with the OAG in her county after we had a good 50/50 custody going for months here. I don’t mind paying child support, but she’s keeping him from me. I want 50/50 custody. Can I file for custody in my county before the OAG... Read more »
If you have not answered or showed up in court yet you may be able to request venue change. But, it has to be done as your 1st pleading or with your first pleading. An attorney should be consulted. Fight for that custody issue if that’s what you’ve been doing. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
My wife has mental health issues, multiple attempted suicides, and been court ordered to stay at mental health facilities. She is diagnosed with manic bipolar. She is now making claims to me that she is going to say I have raped people and that I abused her physically and mentally. I have video of... Read more »
Nobody can guarantee an outcome one way or another if the court is forced to make a decision regarding your children. However, If you can back up your claim with hard evidence the likelihood of a court awarding sole custody to a person with mental health issues is unlikely. In these situations it... Read more »
File a Petition for Divorce assuming you have lived in Texas the last 6 mos and you have lived in the same county in which you're going to file for for the past 90 days.
Then, though, you run into how to get him legally served.
Best you consult with a lawyer because there are... Read more »
Has been multiple incidents with physical mental and verbal abuse as well as abandonment and adultery there's also one biological child in household as well as a non-biological child who is mentally disabled with autism who has also been verbally and mentally abused by spouse
You would need to assert your grounds for the divorce in your petition. Issues regarding children will also be dealt with during your divorce. Child issues consist of things like rights and duties regarding the children, child support, and possession and access (visitation). It sounds like you... Read more »
I feel during this time here in San Antonio alot of he did it she did it Crazy what money does to a state written by Felica marie gallegos from fresno ca lives in san antonio texas
I am not sure of your exact question, or the situation you describe. Sit down with a local attorney. Good luck.
My son has 4 court order supervised visits by someone that the mother chooses. Every person we pick she says no about. Her excuses is she doesn’t know them. Which is not true because one of them has been in my child’s life since she was born and my ex’s life as well. Every time it is time for... Read more »
You need to file a motion to enforce and modify the current order.
If you your funds are low I would suggest that you start thinking about how you can gather funds to hire a lawyer. Maybe you can save it up, borrow it, sell something, or pick up a side hustle. It may take you awhile, but... Read more »
Im a victim of domestic violence back in Dec. Were going to court for a protective order Wednesday, trying to include my daughter in it. Just trying to figure out what happens to the custody order if she is included or if she isnt included.
You should get your own attorney so you don’t lose custody of your child. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
Mother and father were never married. And mother chose to leave
The father has a stable income and a house for the children. He also has a minimal criminal record in the past.
Mothers and fathers are equal under the law. It boils down to what the past history of caretaking has been, what the future caretaking plan is and what is in the best interest of the children.
There are also factors related to financial ability to care for the children, living... Read more »
My son's great grandmother took him for a hair follicle, without my consent. He tested positive and she called CPS. The investigation has been open for almost 90 days with little contact from the investigator. They asked me to leave the home, leaving my son with his great grandmother. I have yet to... Read more »
Hire a lawyer ASAP.
This case has been going on for a year or so, he is trying to get custody of his son. His parents have custody at the moment. The mom has three endangerment charges out of a Harris County. And a possession charge, and these are all recent. She doesn’t want me around her son, and she just filed... Read more »
Each party should have their own attorney. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
My husband and I are in the process of getting a divorce. We have 2 children-13 year old daughter and 8 year old son. My teenage daughter got upset with me and now has been with her dad for 2 months not wanting to come back home with me. I have been under severe stress and have lost my job. When... Read more »
The court will decide the issue based on the best interests of your children. Therefore, either parent can have primary custody. Courts don’t like to separate siblings.
File a suit for parent child relationship in family court but first go consult with a family law lawyer and do it quickly to save yourself the aggravation of fighting with the mother.
She is also threatening me with not being able to see my child and is refusing to give my son my last name
You will need to file a petition in suit affecting parent child relationship. Either to establish parentage thru DNA testing or, if you're able to sign an Acknowledgement of Paternity, that will make you the legal father and then you're past having to prove your're the father and you will deal with... Read more »
My husband & I both want to keep full custody.I want to avoid fighting
That’s awesome for you all to come together for the benefit of your child! You should be able to obtain an attorney who can explain to you the options so that you can proceed accordingly. It will be less costly since you all agree. 888–343-4529. Good luck.
He owns the house and said that he is going to keep the 9 month old baby. Without a custody hearing can he legally prevent her from seeing the baby, and can she take the baby with her when she moves into my place?
Someone needs to get immediate legal temporary custody of the child without it both parents technically have rights to the child; however, the Courts will usually lean towards the mother of a baby especially if breast feeding or similar.
Until you have a court order that says anything different the property can be taken by either party. In order to avoid that you have to file a motion for temporary restraining order as it relates to the property issues. Let us know if we can help. 888-343-4529. Good luck.
Can a lawyer help fill the documents instead of hiring for higher amount of pay?
Yes you could. But, it is more prudent to employ an attorney. Drafting an incorrect order will lead to serious consequences down the line. Good luck.
My son was 2 his mother and i agreed to call it off. He lived with her for a few months before living with me for years, up until kindergarten. He moved with his mom and his 3rd grade year came back to live with me. Including weekends, summer and holidays i have had my son more! I received notice... Read more »
You’ve a lot going on. You should have hired a lawyer at 1st. Now, you’re going to have to probably be stuck with following the order in place.
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