It is unlikely you will locate a pro bono lawyer in an "Ask a Lawyer" forum such as this. There are a number of pro bono legal clinics located in the State of Texas. You can find more information at the following link:... View More

When it comes to child custody orders, it's crucial to understand that the paramount consideration is always the best interest of the child. That said, here's some information that might be helpful:

In Texas, once a judge has issued a custody order, it can be quite difficult to... View More

After a failed drug test, CPS may take a number of steps. These could include:

Developing a Safety Plan: CPS might create a plan with actions that you need to follow to ensure your child's safety. This could include things like drug treatment, counseling, or participation in other... View More

Under Texas law, when parents have joint managing conservatorship (Texas's term for joint custody), both parents typically share the rights and duties of a parent. This means that unless otherwise specified by a court order, each parent has the right to make decisions about the child's... View More

A fixed indemnity health insurance plan should be acceptable as long as there is minimum essential coverage in place through another policy.

Most current court orders which use various forms as guidelines do not specifically address fixed indemnity health insurance plans and do not... View More

You can hire an attorney to file a motion to enforce with the court that issued the order. You might also consider getting insurance and asking the court to modify the support obligations to have the father reimburse you for the cost of the health insurance, which can be withheld like child... View More

You need to consult an experienced attorney who practices in the area of family law in or near the county where you live with your son. In my experience, it is usually very difficult to get supervised visitation in the absence of clear evidence of repeated physical abuse or serious neglect of a... View More

The mother has thirty days from the date of the final judgment terminating her parental rights to file either a motion for new trial or a notice of appeal. If the mother timely files a motion for new trial, the mother has ninety days from the date of the final judgment terminating her parental... View More

Not uncommon. Make appropriate child care arrangements that do not include him. Tell your divorce attorney as it may be used against him on issues like possession and child support.

If she is telling you the truth now, you have a very strong case for what is sometimes colloquially called parental alienation.

On the other hand, if she is not telling you the truth now, your child may be dangerously manipulative (i.e. she might have lied on you originally and being lying... View More

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answered on Jun 18, 2023

You have a lot going on. At this point you should hire an attorney if you wish to go any further with the case, or if you want to get custody. Most lawyers will tell you, that there are no guarantees in court. Y"ou can always file with the court to change the custody order or other details... View More

Most likely, you will need to establish paternity in that state. Other facts may result in a different approach.

I agree that the order is poorly drafted. The parents should file a motion for clarification with the court.

Under the standard possession order, which this clearly isn’t, possession time would start when school recesses on Friday, or at 6:00 pm if the child is not in school, and end at... View More

Ordinarily a parent whose period of possession of a child is beginning has the obligation to show up on time at the place specified in the order setting forth the parent’s possession schedule, typically either the child’s school or the other parent’s home.

If you do not have a car,... View More

Since your summer possession schedule does not follow the standard possession schedule, you should take the order/decree to a family law attorney so that the above quoted sections can be read in context of the possession schedule as a whole.

From the quoted sections, it sounds like your... View More

Your question doesn’t say what “this” is. But if you are a parent or other person with standing you can file an original SAPCR seeking full custody of your child.

Retain a lawyer your bf can take a drug test prior to the court date.

In a typical divorce case where the spouses have children, the suit affecting the parent-child relationship (custody, etc.) is resolved in the same action at the same time as the issues involving the divorce and division of the spouse's marital estate.

In a situation where one spouse... View More

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answered on May 31, 2023

If there is no money nor assets to administer, then why would you want to file Probate? That will generate claims. Child custody may be simple with Daughter/Mother deceased. Talk to TX attorneys, but you have not stated a reason for Probate.

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