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answered on Dec 21, 2023

In Texas, as in other states, bigamy – being married to more than one person at the same time – is illegal. If a person marries in Texas while already legally married in another country, that second marriage could be considered invalid under Texas law. Furthermore, falsifying documents to enter... View More

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answered on Nov 14, 2023

Yes, your husband may still need to pay child support for your 16-year-old child, even if they live and work independently outside the home. Child support in Texas generally continues until the child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. However, there are... View More

In most circumstances, a parent can be required to pay child support until a child reaches eighteen years of age and thereafter until the child graduates from high school as long as the child remains enrolled in secondary school.

At age 17, if a child is financially independent, the child... View More

It should be corrected. This may be require an order nunc pro tunc. The attorney who assisted you with the original order ought to be able to help you correct that fairly quickly.

You should bring documentary proof that your child receives Medicaid benefits. If you or your child receive any other needs-tested government benefits, bring documentary proof.

If not, it may be useful to bring your most recent tax return, paycheck stubs, and bank account statements if... View More

Assuming that you did not agree to allow your daughter to live with her dad and have filed a motion to enforce your custody rights, it is likely that the judge will hold your ex-husband accountable and grant your motion to enforce.

No, the statute of limitations has long since expired.

You can request temporary orders in your SAPCR including being named temporary sole managing conservator of your son.

Get a certified copy of your court custody order giving you SMC or the sole right to obtain a passport for the child, and take it with you when you apply for the passport.

Yes, your lawyer can file a motion to enter and set it for hearing.

Request a paternity test to determine if the child is yours. If it is, enter into an agreement for child support.

A motion to dismiss is not available in a case brought under the Family Code. TRCP 91a(1).

Yes. If your NCP has been ordered to pay child support, you can file an action with the OAG to enforce his child support obligation.

You should of never let him keep her 9 months. You could of file a Writ to get her returned to you. It is up to the judge to decide if he will be given possession credit.

If the court truly lack jurisdiction and you timely complained but the court denied your request for relief, you should timely file an appeal from its ruling.

If you are still married to the other parent, you will need to file a petition for divorce and include a request to be appointed sole managing conservator in the divorce pleadings.

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, if the child has established his/her domicile and residence in Texas for six months, you should be able to initiate proceedings for child support and custody against the father if he lives in the United... View More

You should of went to the AG office when you moved back in the house. If you already paid the child support your case is moot. If you owe arrearage go to the AG and request a hearing to confirm the arrearage

Yes. Your lawyer is correct. You need to pay the child support and get a job asap.

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.