AG is telling me come April the child support will end even though my daughter is only 12, because they only have a temp order in file. It seems my ex attorney didn’t finalize the final order after we went to court due to a past due invoice. What are my options to get them finalized?
answered on Mar 5, 2022
Hire a lawyer to assess where the case is procedurally, determine next steps for finalization and get a signed final order.
Them unattended. Recently the 12 year old has been complaining about his mother leaving them alone and making the 14 year old cook and clean for them, alongside taking care of their 6or 7 dogs in their 3 bedroom apartment. She shares a custody agreement with the father who has the 1.3,5 weekends... View More 
answered on Feb 24, 2022
If Father is in a position to take over custody of his children, he should file a Petition to Modify the Parent-Child Relationship in the county that the original court order was issued. This situation certainly sounds like there are circumstances that would significantly impair the physical and... View More
Custody papers say that I didn’t request child support from the father. Can I later request child support? If so what would have to be done. Thank you
answered on Feb 15, 2022
Texas law allows you to request a modification of a parent's child support obligation if there has been a "material and substantial change" in the circumstances of either parent or the child since the current order was entered OR 1) three years have passed since the original ordered... View More
said I was served and wasnt.... therfore gave her everything she asked for and she raped me basically and I had no clue there was even a hearing
answered on Feb 8, 2022
Depending on when the hearing was held, you may have a couple of options for getting back to court. In either of these situations, you should seek a family law attorney to assist you as they will know how to navigate through either of these options.
The court has basically issued a... View More
Do I have to let him come around and see her without a court order if he’s emotionally and verbally abusive? Or answer his texts or calls when he asks how she’s doing?
answered on Feb 4, 2022
Absent a court order, both parents have an equal right to possession of or access to their child. The family law Judges would hope that both parents are able to effectively communicate and co-parent in the raising of their children. If you have substantial proof or evidence of emotional or verbal... View More
during a child support agreement in texas the mother had moved out state and I was never informed
answered on Jan 30, 2022
The final decree should contain language that requires the mother to notify you of any change of address. Notifications of address and phone number changes are typically standard in temporary orders as well. If the mother has moved, she may be in violation of a court order. You should let your... View More
My ex lived in dallas at the time of pregnancy , got an apartment in houston (Where i live) around the due date , Baby was born in dallas. Moved to houston for 8 months until issues arised in our relationship causing us to split. She then moved back to dallas 4 hours away . And although she has... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2022
You cannot and will not be ordered to move to Dallas if you decide to put yourself on child support. representation. A visitation schedule can be established with you still living in Houston.
However, know that if you go through the Attorney General's Office (commonly known as the... View More
I’m a lawful perm resident. I came along with my two minor kids to usa on a k1/k2 visa. My husband signed both ai-134 and I 864.We also had a child during our marriage who is now 3.He moved out after we experienced ongoing issues regarding abuse towards myself and my children.We have been... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2022
More information is needed, perhaps, but this is likely more of a divorce question than immigration. You are a lawful permanent resident, not a conditional resident, correct? You should file for citizenship by naturalization, since you seem to have been a lawful permanent resident/conditional... View More
I now live in Texas, and I’m Active duty Coast Guard. My daughter is 6 years old. I have her for school year and the father gets her for holiday days summer. He does not pay child support at this time. And he refuses to help pay for day care. Occasionally he sends money for clothing.
answered on Jan 10, 2022
Yes, you can. You could file a suit to modify your current court order and request child support. You should first register your current court order in the county where the child resides.
answered on Dec 12, 2021
My initial question is "why are you in a IV-D Court (Attorney General Court) if you already have a court order from another court adjudicating you as the father?" The Court that issued the existing court order has exclusive jurisdiction over the child, unless there is a reason why they... View More
Am I able to customize or modify the SAPCR Order itself? I am aware that I can have a Modified Possession order instead of the standard but I am not sure about modifying the SAPCR order. And if I do customize the SAPCR order, will it be accepted by the judge? I would like to customize the... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2021
You can modify an Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR). The modification of the Order must be in the "best interest of the child(ren)". If you are trying to modify the Order within 1 year of the current order being signed by the Judge, then you will need to... View More
I have asked once already as a pro se and the judge told me that she wouldn't Grant it when I filed that one. So I'm going to try it again to get an attorney
answered on Dec 12, 2021
Typically, family law attorneys do not work on a contingency basis. Actually, I do not believe it is allowed in Texas.
A Judge can only appoint an attorney to represent a litigant in limited situations. Unfortunately, if you are just seeking legal representation for your child custody... View More
My ex's attorney has filed a motion to withdraw and the judge has not approved it or denied it how long does it take it's been 2 months and I think that he should have got it granted by now. I was hoping there's something I can do or file? I am prose I am trying to get an attorney right now
answered on Dec 12, 2021
Your ex's attorney filing a Motion to Withdraw from the case does not hinder you or have anything to do with you hiring your own attorney. There is nothing that you need to file with the court.
Unfortunately, our Courts are taking longer than usual to sign court orders these days,... View More
I live in Texas. Only work 4hours a day 5 days a week. Expects me to pay bills which i have been in past but not anymore since he purchased a brand new 2022 car while being behind on our mortgage. Also INCOME TAX REFUND GOES TO HIS SAVINGS WITHOUT ME HAVING ANY SAY SO IN THAT OR CHILD TAX CREDIT.... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2021
You need to move in with relatives with your kids if you can. Get a full time job. File for divorce and request child support and alimony.
answered on Nov 8, 2021
Your local USCIS office and Immigration Court will have a list of pro bono or minimal fee attorneys.
After fighting for jurisdiction of our divorce, and the courts closing down last year for coronavirus, my ex has has been uncooperative with my attorney in order to get our divorce before a judge and finalized. We’re currently headed to mediation. However, I just found out that he “remarried... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You should contact an attorney but generally speaking bigamy is actually a criminal offense under Texas law, although a defendant can escape conviction if they reasonably believed they were not already married when they entered their second marriage.
Can I file for PO in the pending child support for enforcement by contempt case?
Do I need to serve personally.?
Bcoz my ex is evading services. When filed as seperate case, judge dismissed for not able to serve him
answered on Sep 15, 2021
Need a bit more information, but regardless your best option here to get an answer is to consult with an attorney not on this forum.
I have been married to my stepdaughter's mother for 5 years. My stepdaughter has lived with her mom, myself, and her younger half-sister (my bio-daughter) that entire time. Her bio dad lives 1300 miles away and sees her 2 times a year, however, he does facetime 3-4 times a week. My... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2021
There is a presumption that biological parents have a superior right to their children over anyone else. You would have to file for custody and show the court why it is in the best interest of the child that the court ignore that presumption in favor of you.
answered on Aug 18, 2021
Because the court ordered it to be done that way, which is standard.
Hi, I am in texas and I want my brother to act of my behalf in my childsupport and alimony cases in court. I am so tired of the defendant s threats and harassments.
I donot want to see his face during hearings anymore or talk. I want my brother to act and attends court hearings on my... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2021
I suppose you could do this, but it's unlikely that having someone else act for you would end any "threats and harassments" by the other side. In addition, there will likely be times when your personal presence is required - such as for testimony. Your absence even at other times is... View More
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