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answered on Dec 26, 2022
If you are the genetic father of the child, this likely will not work unless the genetic mother is deceased or also agrees to put the child up for adoption.
If the genetic mother of the child is married to someone else and he wants to adopt the child (called a stepparent adoption), it... View More 
answered on Dec 21, 2022
Retain a lawyer. The lawyer can ask for bond reduction and to reinstate probation
I the mother am the custodial parent of my son My sister in law is the caregiver and POA of my disabled husband who I am separated from (the non custodial parent) of my son. She is interfering with the child support court order that states that I am to mediate the supervised visitations with no one... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2022
Retain a lawyer to review your current Order, You may need to file a Motion to enforce or a Motion to modify
They live in Texas. Mother and father do not get along at all.
answered on Dec 8, 2022
No. Your settlement will preclude you from relitigating your divorce against your former spouse.
Your legal remedy is a legal malpractice case against your former attorney. You will need to show that your former attorney’s conduct did not meet the standard of care for attorneys... View More
I had filed an enforcement of visitation on the mother of my son but was unable to get her served in time. She then filed her own cases against me. I filed my answer assuming the visitation enforcement would be a part of it, but I'm not sure about that now. Can I still request the enforcement... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2022
Your Motion to Enforce is separate. You can file a Counterclaim to her motion, You need to retain al alwyer,
My child isnt in school yet. shes only 4. The father is trying to get her half of christmas break because the custody papers say when shes in school he gets her half but she isnt in school yet. its standard christmas break for parenting time. It says the father gets her from the first day of... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2022
Sec. 153.3101. REFERENCE TO "SCHOOL" IN STANDARD POSSESSION ORDER. In a standard possession order, "school" means the elementary or secondary school in which the child is enrolled or, if the child is not enrolled in an elementary or secondary school, the public school district... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2022
(b) To appeal an associate judge's decision, other than the issuance of a temporary restraining order or temporary injunction, a party must file an appeal in the referring court not later than the seventh day after the date the party receives notice of the decision under Subsection (a).... View More
I need to hire a lawyer
answered on Nov 11, 2022
If your case is pending in North Texas, I recommend Konnor Lee of Law Offices of Mark Childress in Fort Worth or Carla Rankin of Rankin Law PLLC in Rockwall.
He has 3 kids in PR 1 from his first marriage and 2 from his second marriage. All his child support is taken out monthly since he is in the military in the States. How would he owe back child support?
answered on Nov 8, 2022
It is possible the military made a mistake and didn’t withhold enough. It is also possible that there was a gap in time between when the child support order went into effect and when the military began withholding from his pay. If he didn’t make direct payments during that gap in time, he... View More
I had a judge sign off on temporary orders on Friday. But they are not fair or just. They were written by my husbands attorney since I do not have one.
answered on Nov 7, 2022
If the temporary orders were made by an Associate Judge, you should file a proper and timely objection to the specific parts of the order which with you disagree and promptly set it for hearing before the district judge.
My child’s father and I went to court in March 2022 for a temporary hearing I was granted primary custody and child support. I was pro se and he had a lawyer the judge ordered his lawyer to file the order. However, after about six months of waiting, I finally found out that he stopped paying his... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2022
The preparation of an enforceable child custody and child support order requires the knowledge and experience of an attorney practicing in the area of family law.
Unless you are fully familiar with what is required from past experience (for example, from working as a paralegal or legal... View More
Birth Cert signed by us (Both parents) but the mom decided to cut me off from the child for all these years. I respected that and gave her space, now i want the child back so he can grow with his other siblings( i have a new family now). We live in different states. Any chance i could get custody... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2022
Every child custody case is unique and is judged on its own particular facts using the legal standard what is in the best interests of the child.
In my experience, being absent from the child’s life for nine years is not a favorable fact for you to win custody.
But, in most... View More
The attorney General (child support) is taking my ex to court for contempt. He owes me 20k in arrears and hasn't been paying me. They said I might have to testify. I do have a few documents to prove that he is making money and has alot of "toys" ex. Multiple vehicles, boats, etc.... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2022
Yes. Unless you are an attorney yourself or have legal experience with a relatively simple matter, hiring someone with the education, training, and experience to handle a matter usually produces a more favorable outcome than attempting to do it yourself. Unfortunately, attorneys do cost money.... View More
The noncustodial parent is paying child support
answered on Sep 13, 2022
The non-custodial parent should file a suit to modify the current court orders on the ground that the custodial parent has voluntarily relinquished possession of the child. If the custodial parent had not show any intent to return or provide for the child's needs, 3 months is the requisite... View More
My wife and I are the ones that have been trying to go to court about child support from her ex husband. My wife is wondering if we need a lawyer because of that question I posted.
answered on Sep 8, 2022
If you can afford an attorney you should get one. Enforcements and modifications are very technical. An experienced attorney will be able to help you navigate, prepare, strategize, and execute a plan based on your goals for the situation.
Per my divorce decree, i have joint conservatorship of my daughter, with me being deemed as the 'primary parent". My ex is trying to change that saying that and filed a motion with the court saying she needs to be the primary parent, due to our child's school grades are not good.... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
The terms for conservatorship, possession of or access to a child can be changed if the circumstances of the child, or of either parent have materially and substantially changed since the rendition of your divorce decree and the requested modification is in the best interest of the child.|... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2022
Generally no. A custodial parent can only seek child support from the non-custodial parent until 4 years after the child turns 18 years of age, unless the child is disabled.
answered on Sep 1, 2022
You cannot request a de novo hearing online. You must file a proper request with the court.
Also, a request for a de novo hearing must be filed no later than three (3) days after the Judge's ruling or is not considered timely filed and your request could get denied.
I hope... View More
Am I responsible for my son damaging his cell phone that the other parent provides?
My son's mother has consistently insisted my son use and have access to the device she provides. I have never been given access to this device but have allowed it be used by my son to avoid drama. My... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2022
Under section 41.001 of the Texas Family Code, a parent who has the duty of control and reasonable discipline of a child is liable for property damage proximately caused by the negligent conduct of the child if the conduct is reasonably attributable to the negligent failure of the parent to... View More
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