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My sister can't care for her newborn child so we took over and have been caring for him since his birth. We would like to adopt him, my sister is okay with it. We just need more info on how we can do this or what's the process.
answered on Feb 24, 2024
You can do a private adoption and she can voluntarily relinquish her parental rights. You should get an experienced adoption attorney. The adoption process can be complex and you don’t want to miss any steps.
Temp order for custody/child support arrangement. 7 Days with mom then 7 days with dad we were supposed to go back to court to finalize everything. The mother did her 7 days on and off for about 2 to 3 months she was never consistently keeping the child when it was her 7 days there was always an... View More 
answered on Feb 9, 2024
Given the facts you describe that this case has been hanging around with only temporary orders for more than ten years--which is very unusual--$2600 sounds extremely reasonable. I recommend you take that deal.
Im not sure what my rights are or what to do next. I want this to happen soon. I’m afraid that I’ll get stuck here.
answered on Feb 7, 2024
Many courts allow you to file by also filing an affidavit of poverty (sometimes styled as a motion to waive fees or "in forma pauperis"). Se which of these your county's court requires by local rule. Good Luck.
Child’s father hasn’t been in the picture for a year now, and now is asking for pictures of “his son” but, around his birthday said he’s not his problem. Do I have send any pictures of him to him.
I plan on divorcing just saving up.
answered on Jan 22, 2024
You are not legally required to send the child's father pictures of the child.
Ten years of being terrorized, i tried to leave before, he uses coercion, death threats, our child, and display of his wrath to keep me in his box. I decide I'll take my chances because ill die if i stay, press charges for felony assault, covid locks us down. He's 1000x worse because I... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
In your situation, where you have faced prolonged domestic abuse and manipulation, it's crucial to seek immediate legal and protective assistance. Your safety and the safety of your child are of utmost importance.
Given the complexity of your case, involving domestic violence,... View More
My niece used to live in San Antonio but after her boyfriend was murdered, she moved to Georgia. She shared a child with him. His mother is now filling for rights to their child in Bexar county on 22 Dec. 2023 for 02 Jan. 2024. She received notice via email. She doesn't have funds to travel or... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
This is a tough one to answer because we do not have enough information. When did this move from Bear County, Texas to Georgia occur? That will determine which state has jurisdiction over the child to decide a custody case.
We also do not have a copy of the grandparent's petition. Did... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
You need to consult a family law attorney to determine the county you need to file, and whether you qualify for some type of protective order. You need to live in Texas at least 6 months to file the suit regarding your child.
What Motion or affidavit do I file for respondents answer with a mediation plan request
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You should file a "Respondent's Original Answer" and a "Motion to Compel Mediation."
Two children, 15 years and 13 years old.
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Your ex-husband can "demand" whatever he wants. Remember that a "demand" is simply want he wants. You are under no obligation to agree to anything in mediation. You can say "no."
I dated a woman briefly in 2010 according to the paperwork she has put her children in extreme danger, she has a 13 yr old son that she is claiming is mine we have never taken a paternity test and I have not heard for this woman in 13 yrs. The child is currently in custody with the state and they... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
Assuming you were not married to the mother when the child was born, you can deny paternity. If the mother or the state desire to prove your paternity, they can require a paternity test.
Or you can admit / claim paternity, and intervene for custody of the child.
Or you can... View More
I have my child for Spring Break 2024 per my decree. My ex is now homeschooling my child. Could she decide to continue school through Spring Break and take away my child’s break so I don’t have possession?
Here’s the decree on Spring Break:
Except as otherwise expressly... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2023
If your child was not being homeschooled at the time your Final Decree was rendered, but is now being homeschooled, this could be a material and substantial change in the circumstances of the parties and could warrant a modification of the final decree. Especially if the possibility of him being... View More
Drug use. He is in prison. My papers say I have to live in Denton county Texas or surrounding area but if I move to another state wile he is in prison is this a kidnapping situation or a civil matter where he would have to get a lawyer and take me to court
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
If your current order states you must live in the county you are located in or contiguous counties and you move out of state you are in violation of the courts order. He would have to file an enforcement of the order but a court could make you return in order to keep custody of your child. It... View More
He filed for divorce as he been threatening me and abusing me mentally and financially, I reached out to the base to help me as I have a daughter and I can’t work without green card, first he wanted me to sign the proxy divorce I never sign, then I filed for child support after receiving child... View More
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answered on Oct 22, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In circumstances involving abuse, you might be eligible to self-petition for a green card under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This allows victims of abuse by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse to seek legal status without relying on the... View More
im 15 almost 16 and i live with my grandmother whos disabled and not my legal guardian my parents are drug addicts and i dont know where they are usually, i wish to live by my self but cant because i havent been enrolled in school for several years and havent been to the doctors in a long time... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Contact Child Protective Services in your area. Good luck.
The decree states, " Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Modified Expanded Standard
Possession Order, if a weekend period of possession by (the father)
begins on a student holiday or a teacher in-service day that falls on a Friday during
the regular school... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2023
Correct. The father picks the child up from school on Thursday when school is dismissed and retains possession until the end of his regular weekend possession, which is typically either when school resumes Monday morning or at 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening depending upon the terms of the order.
The father has designated the step-mother as a competent adult(although she is a convicted felon). Is she permitted to pick the children up from school if she has not been designated on the school access list? What steps do I take at the school for them not to release the children to her?
answered on Oct 13, 2023
No, the school will not allow anyone not on the school access list to pick up a child from school.
You, however, should do nothing. He has the right to designate any competent adult to pickup the child on his behalf. But it is incumbent on him to add stepmom to the school access list.... View More
We recently started a custody case but our lawyer hasn't done too much and now our daughter is threatening to come pick her up and I'm worried because the now toddler has special needs and doesn't know her mother.
answered on Oct 12, 2023
Absent a court order prohibiting her from doing so, yes she can show up and take the baby.
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
Custody arrangements are generally determined by the best interests of the child. However, illegal re-entry can be a criminal offense that might impact a court's decision on custody. The original custody agreement would not automatically reinstate without a court order.
My ex informed me on a Tuesday that she was going to go to Galveston for a week to spend time with the female half of the couple she is in a polyamorous relationship with. I said I would keep our son for the week (he is 13). She said “No” and that I could not have him for that week because I... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2023
That would depend on what your order states. Some orders have provisions for that but it is not general language if it was not something that you fought for or requested during the creation of the order.
answered on Sep 25, 2023
If there is no custody order in place, no.
But cutting a parent’s time with their child off usually leads to a custody order dictating a specific possession time for that parent.
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