Will Seeking full custody be hard to get? Parent has not paid child support ever. It been 3years.
answered on Jul 18, 2022
There are a few options depending on what direction you want to go. Here is a couple: 1. You can request termination of his parental rights or 2. You can file for a modification to make you the sole managing conservator with exclusive right to make the major decisions and ask for enforcement of the... View More 
she had him served with c. support papers not custody and a TRO and now he cant speak to his daughters who he talks to nearly every day (one is 12 and the other is 6). Both children already get a check from ssdi and that amount will be going up since his oldest daughter ( from a previous... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2022
I am unclear as to why he was also served with a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). There should've been an affidavit include with the paperwork for the restraining order that explains what the allegations are for the TRO. When in Ex Parte TRO is obtain, a hearing must be set no more than 14... View More
We are joint managing conservators. I'm the non-custodial, but I had no idea that she would take my daughter to an allergy specialist and begin treatment without consulting with me. Now she is asking for half the cost, but i would like to get a second opinion. How Does that work?
answered on Jul 1, 2022
Usually . The order has both parents paying half. Read your order .
I have an enforcement action against my Ex in Texas court. My ex lies to court that he earns just $40,000 per year but I know he gets over $150,000 per year.
I want to secure payment records via subpoena from his work place to prove to court.
My ex works at newell company in GA.... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Are you serving a Motion for Enforcement? Or a subpoena? Those are two different documents
If you are serving a Motion for Enforcement and if your ex is an employee of the company in Georgia, you cannot serve a Motion for Enforcement for your ex, by serving the company that they work for or... View More
I filed a petition in Tarrant County to have my case moved to Collin County (where the kids and I reside) and to modify the order. My ex husband filed his own petition 6/14 without actually answering mine. I was informed that I can not move forward until I am served or I should reach out to his... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2022
Look in your county and see if there are volunteer lawyers. If you don't have a lawyer I would wait until you are served,
I have been given guardianship of my grandchild, and I need a copy of the voluntary parental relinquishment sent by the possible father. How would I go about getting one?
answered on Jun 19, 2022
If it has been filed with the court go to the clerks office and they can give you a copy,
answered on Jun 7, 2022
You can try to but when the real bio dad shows up and takes you to court the judge will change his name to bio dad,
Will the court send me information of the date and time. And will they offer a appointed attorney
answered on Jun 7, 2022
If you do not agree to sign a Waiver of Service, the Court will not send you any information. The non-custodial parent's attorney will simply send a sheriff, constable or private process server to serve you with the Motion to Confirm Child Support Arrearages. That should also come with a... View More
I also pay for my older daughter’s college tuition. Can I use this for consideration to reduce it more?
answered on May 16, 2022
You can't use paying college as a way to reduce child support. Child support is based on your income
It says I have been sued and have 20 days to respond
answered on May 6, 2022
Retain a lawyer . If you do not file a answer they can take a default.
She was arrested and indicted for murder and a few other charges. I now have my son. What happens to my child support arrears?
answered on May 3, 2022
If your ex is on bond one way to handle the arrears would be she does not pay you child support until. She gets credit for your arrears. If the arrears us owed for Medicaid you still will have to pay that portion
Is he legally obligated to pay back payments
answered on Apr 19, 2022
Contact the Attorney General and they may be able to get a wage withholding . You can't file a Motion to Enforce but there are ways to try to get the back child support
My girlfriends father doesn’t want my child to have my last name and doesn’t want me to be on the birth certificate can he decide that?
answered on Apr 14, 2022
The judge will decide if there is a dispute. The child usually have the dad's last name
What should I do? And what would happen if I don't follow through?
answered on Apr 11, 2022
You don't need his permission if you have a court order. Put him on the birth certificate .
What can I do to get him ok to go. Dad has not paid child support in two years.
answered on Mar 29, 2022
If there is a court order unless you get the fathers permission you cant let your son move, If the father is not seeing your son that may be a different story, If he is not paying child support but seeing your son file a Motion for contempt.
They refused to remove the lien . The AG over charged me for child support, financially crippling me , I had to get property tax loans , this went on for 10 years .. My way out was to refinance my house , but because of this fraudulent lien I was unable to refinance.. I’ve gotten the run around... View More
I have been bullied into this arrangement and I'm still actively custodial parent. They had money for an attorney and the father signed a waiver.
answered on Mar 16, 2022
Retain a lawyer. You may be able to revoke the Rule 11 agreement,
To let me see him. What immediate recourse do I have to see him until this is final? She states that until I agree to all her financial terms I will not see my son.
Wife took promotion 2 hours away, we got her an apartment to stay in durig the week. Has been cheating with coworker from here that moved to the same location previously. So basically she followed him. Once I found out, she left me in a new rent house, with our 2 kids, plus my stepson., but would... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2022
Your wife has had the kids for 5 months and before you file for divorce you need to get back where she lives and get your kids fifty percent of the time. I would not fight over money right now, . You did not state how old the kids are, If they ar 12 or older they can talk to the judge about where... View More
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