You probably have statutory grounds to file a suit to terminate his parent-child relationship. However, even if you have statutory grounds, you must prove that terminating the relationship is in the best interest of your son. Determining what is in the best interest of a child is a fact intensive... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2024

In dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS) in Texas, timely and accurate documentation is crucial, especially in matters as sensitive as child custody. If you have been given blank paperwork from CPS for over a year, this is not a standard procedure and may indicate an oversight or delay that... View More

In Texas, if you are unable to locate your spouse, you can file for a divorce by publication. This involves legally notifying your spouse of the divorce proceedings through a notice published in a newspaper in the area where they were last known to reside. This method is used when all other... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2024

Do NOT talk to anyone else about your case or the circumstances surrounding it. Get a great lawyer ASAP!

These cases are terrible and the State and the people working for the State are going to steam-roll you! Do not talk to any police, or detectives. Tell everyone that you want a lawyer... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

In Texas, grandparents can potentially sue for visitation rights, but Texas law sets high standards for granting these rights. The grandparents must demonstrate that their visitation is in the best interest of the child and that denying visitation would significantly impair the child's... View More

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answered on Dec 31, 2023

In this situation, it's important to respond to the summons, even if your niece cannot physically appear in court in Bexar County, Texas. Ignoring the summons or failing to respond can result in a default judgment against her, potentially impacting her custody rights.

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The Family Code provision for waiving the 60-day waiting period does not specify a time frame for the domestic violence conviction. It only requires that the offense was committed against you or a member of your household. While the court has the authority to grant such a waiver, it is... View More

Assuming you have a court order for support of your child from the state you left, you can contact the local Office of the Attorney General and provide them with a copy of that court order and ask for their assistance in registering and enforcing your existing support order here in the State of... View More

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answered on Jan 13, 2024

The biological father's lack of paternity establishment and absence from the birth certificate may impact his legal rights. However, the specific legal actions you can take can vary depending on your state's laws and the circumstances of your case.

Regarding the incident at the... View More

It depends on other factors such as whether the man is presumed to be the father of the child or has acknowledged paternity. For example, if the man was married to you and you gave birth to the child either during the marriage or within 301 days of the date that the marriage ended, he is the... View More

In the absence of a court order, a grandparent does not have the legal right to prevent a parent with full custody from talking to or seeing a child. If the grandparent is wrongfully detaining the child, you can file an application for writ of habeas corpus requiring the parent to produce the... View More

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answered on Dec 16, 2023

In Texas, grandparents and other close relatives can seek visitation rights, especially under circumstances where the child's welfare is a concern. Since you've been a significant part of your niece's life, providing care and support, this can strengthen your case. However, obtaining... View More

You can file a simple Motion to Compel Mediation.

In most counties throughout Texas, family law courts will enter a mediation order sua sponte without a specific request from either party because mediation is proven to be a very effective way to resolve family law disputes.

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Typically, a divorced parent can take his/her children on vacation during his/her respective time of possession without the necessity of securing permission from the other parent.

If there is a genuine reason to believe that a parent may abscond to another country with the children, a... View More

You can file a motion to modify with the court. Most likely the best solution under your circumstances is to modify both the possession schedule and the amount of child support in an attempt to get more child support to pay someone to watch your kids during "his weekends" so you can... View More

The letter stating your court date should have been sent to the address in your written answer that you filed with the court. If you did not file a written answer with the court, you waived your right to notice of your court date.

A lawyer has a fiduciary duty of full disclosure to his client. The failure to disclose material information would be a breach of that duty. But there is a question what information he withheld and whether the withholding of that information caused you any damages.

If there is a court order you have to live where we the order states. If no court order you can l

I don't see a connection between the non-custodial parent being homeless and the geographical restriction.

You need to get a lawyer and file a writ, If you do not do something fast he will argue that you voluntary let hm have the child.