I had my son 2017. His father and I were in a relationship. It ended a month after he was born due to him cheating. My son remained in my custody. He came to see him about 3 times before he disappeared for 4-5 months. I tried to contact him in the process and was not able to do so. His mother... Read more »
You are not wrong to be scared. However, if there is ever a court proceeding regarding custody and visitation that you can document all the things you are saying.
We as conservators get 5 extra days of possession during summer break, we have to summit a written request for the dates of our choosing, but my ex didnt request dates until a month and a half after the deadline. There is no default days in our modified order, order is for 7 days with me, 7 days... Read more »
I would agree with what my fellow colleague stated. The final decree will dictate deadlines and rights and duties.
However, even if you technically are correct and your ex missed the deadline, I would encourage that you just allow them to exercise those extra days of possession for the... Read more »
Why would Cps have the right to take my child if we were the victims and what can I do
There will be an initial court date where you can tell the Judge that you contest the removal of your children by CPS. The court will ask you if you need a court-appointed attorney or if you will be hiring your own attorney.
dad is applying for their resident visa in the USA?
2.- What do I need to fight for her costudy?
More information is needed to answer your first question and it would be best if you called an immigration attorney to do a consultation over the phone. You should consult with a family law attorney for assistance fighting for custody. Best wishes!
I live in Texas - I have a friend who's ex-wife just popped up and said that he needed to pay 5 years of back medical expenses. I believe the ex-wife carries the daughter on her insurance since it was better originally. These would be additional medical expenses that he was completely unaware... Read more »
He needs to read his order to see what it says about giving notice to the other party of the expense owed. If the requirements in order were not followed he will need to make that argument to the court. The OAG is not going to argue anything on his behalf.
my problem was drinking and i quit and have done everything they asked plus extra. i have an 11 yr old almost 12 yr old and a 6 mo old baby.i think they are trying to give me my baby back cuz my husband is the biological father and leave my son with my parents cuz he loves and trusts them and wants... Read more »
A 12 year old can make his wishes known through his appointed guardian ad litem. It is still up to the Judge to decide whether what the child wants is in the child's best interest.
If you want someone involved in the case drug tested you can file a motion requesting the drug test and... Read more »
She keeps saying I can come down there and visit her but I'm not on any visitation papers or anyting and I don't want visitation I want to actually pick up my daughter and go to my house and bring her back in a day or so I'm on the birth certificate she's my daughter I just... Read more »
Thanks for your question! I would suggest that you reach out to a local family law attorney in your area (Dallas) as soon as possible.
If there has not been prior court orders, you will need to pursue legal action to establish paternity and visitation, custody, and child support matters.... Read more »
The mother of my child took my daughter away from me when she was 3 yrs. old I have not seen her since. I have not been to court at all, but I was ordered to pay child support. I had no knowledge of such order until I came home. I have not had any contact with her mother or her, She refuses. I... Read more »
Take the child support order to a family lawyer in your area. They can find out exactly what happened and tell you what your options are.
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Relevance? Valid strategy? Simple oversight? Something else? Your lawyer is the only person who can really answer questions about why they are (or are not) doing something.
My daughter is bipolar, is off her meds, 10 years now. My husband and I have been in their lives for 10 years. She just cut us off. I am scared for the kids. She does not take proper care of them. We are heart broken. I was at every birth.
We just want to spend time with the kids.... Read more »
Under the Texas Family Code, you have to have "standing" in order to bring a lawsuit to get Court ordered possession of or access to children. "Standing" essentially means the right to bring the lawsuit. It can be very technical. You need to consult with an experienced family... Read more »
I know he is not on one of the birth certificates but is on the other two.
If you do not have a court order giving you the right to the children you do not have legal rights.
Biological parents have a superior right to the children.
Below are some of the categories of people who can file for custody if they are not the biological parent. Please note that... Read more »
My ex and I meet half way on my weekends to see my son as it is stated in our MSA to do so on those weekends. However, My MSA states that during my designated summer time with him that my ex can designate 2 non consecutive weekends to have him. It states ""Conservator" may have... Read more »
Thanks for your question! Unless you both negotiated and agreed to meet halfway somewhere else in the MSA, it doesn't appear like it's required.
I would reach out to a local family law attorney in your area (Burnet) so they can review the language of your MSA. Or, reach out to... Read more »
My child’s father is not allowing me to see my daughter so I will be filing motion to enforce the order. Is he able to order drug & alcohol testing for ME to do at that court date (again, I am the one filing enforcement against him) or would he have to file separately outside of the... Read more »
Yes he can file any motion he wants. Whether the judge grants it is a separate story. You should get a lawyer to have the best chance to quash his request for drug testing if he tried.
I have attempted to work out a visitation arrangement with my ex-husband, who's other daughter who lives with him has tested positive for Covid, and he refuses to work with me. We do have a Standard Possession Order currently in place, but Mutual Agreement is also an option. I have asked that... Read more »
To file for a modification and ask for emergency temporary orders.
Non-custodial parent signed children up for daycare without my authorization, when I went to daycare they would not release them. Since there has been some abuse in this case, I did not want to go to Ron custodial parents home so my mother went to pick them up and she was abused. 911 was called... Read more »
You would need to file a writ of habeas corpus and or a petition/motion for enforcement against noncustodial parent. If you win, the judge can issue a capias for his arrest if he still doesn’t return the children. Police usually won’t get involved unless there’s a capias issues against a person.
What do i do
Thanks for your question! I would reach out to a family law attorney in your area (I didn't see a city listed on your question) so the attorney can review the final order with you and learn more about the facts surrounding your situation.
It sounds like you are wanting to modify the... Read more »
My child’s father is not allowing me to have visitation with my daughter. I plan on filing motion to enforce. After I file the paperwork, how soon will my court date be scheduled for?
Thanks for your question!
It really depends. A lot of courts have been significantly affected by COVID. Many hearings here have been pushed out to June/July.
Have you reached out to an attorney yet? I would recommend that you contact a local family law attorney in Katy, TX so the... Read more »
In Texas, after I gather all my evidence (police reports, receipts, etc) how long do I have to file motion to enforce for child visitation? Is there a cut off date for filing? After the denied visits, how much time can pass before I file?
Thanks for your question! I would recommend reaching out to a local family law attorney in your area so the attorney can review your final order with you and discuss the facts surrounding your situation.
The Texas Family Code states that the court retains jurisdiction if the motion for... Read more »
Me and my ex spouse were married for 12 years and divorced in Texas. This was a uncontested divorce and the decree lists us both as joint managing conservators with her as the custodial parent. There is not a standard possession order it only states that visitation will be agreeable by both... Read more »
Thanks for your question and I'm sorry to hear about your situation.
I would suggest that you reach out to a local family law attorney so the attorney can review your final order with you and learn more about the facts surrounding your situation.
It sounds like you will need... Read more »
My child goes to school in the district i reside in, I have my child more days out of the week than he does. He’s decided not to help me financially anymore. He’s going to try an fight for joint custody and not pay child support. What do I need to do
Hello, thanks for your question!
I would suggest that you reach out to a Houston-area family law attorney as soon as possible. The attorney can review the final order and learn more about the facts surrounding your situation.
If your husband does follow through and attempt to... Read more »
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