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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
I signed for child support i wanted 50/50 custody but father said no he wants full custody he lied to the judge about my child living with him judge took his verbal word from him gave him temporarily full custody and all rights wile i pay for child support and get every 1st 3rd and 5th weekends... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2021
I would suggest that you hire a family law attorney in the San Antonio area right away. The attorney will be able to assist you in putting forward your best argument for the upcoming final hearing or perhaps assist in settling the matter via mediation.
The fact that your child has been... View More
Can I get some of my back child support money taken off since I have had my child more than the father
answered on Jun 7, 2021
FIle for modification of your current order.
The attorney general will help you if both parents are in agreement.
My child is currently with her father and our case is pending in court, his attorney is requesting i pay temporary child support and his attorney fees right now, can my response to this ask that my child be temporary removed out of his care and for him to pay child support i do have proof he is not... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
You can file a counter-petition and request temporary orders. Request what you want and set a temporary order hearing requesting what you want.
I lost my job due to having to stay home to care for my four year old daughter recently diagnosed with epilepsy. I have always paid for child support for my two older children and unemployment denied me because my old job instead of firing me put I quit showing up. Which is true, I had to care for... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
Contact the child support office and tell them your situation. Tell them you need to modify or abate your child support.
Please note that if you are unemployed you are still responsible for paying some amount of child support. However, you may be able to get it lowered to the amount of a... View More
My friends sister has a 2 year old. They live with their parents. Without telling anyone, the sister checked herself into a mental health facility. She gave her son to a coworker to watch. The coworker does not normally interact with her son. The parents (parents of sister) want him to be back at... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2021
As a general rule if both parents are alive and well, rights not terminated, or incarcerated, then no grandparents have no rights in Texas.
Without court orders granting the grandparents rights, they have none.
im going through divorce. we havent gone to court yet. my daughters, 14 and 15, have chosen to live with me, not her. Mothers day weekend, was her first weekend to have them since she moved out a month ago. the very first night she took them to a biker party at her new boyfriends house, got... View More
answered on May 13, 2021
I would suggest that you reach out to a local family law attorney in your area (Irving) so the attorney can sit down with you, learn what's been filed so far in the matter and better understand the facts surrounding your situation.
Adultery is not illegal in Texas. However, it may... View More
answered on May 10, 2021
Thanks for your question! We would need some more context as I'm not sure what your question is exactly. I would suggest that you reach out to a local family law attorney in your area so they can sit down with you and learn more about your situation and review the child support order.... View More
Amount due allocated by OAG.? If I sign it he will still have to pay
answered on Apr 27, 2021
This question cannot be answered without a review of the court file, the facts of the case, the law applicable to the facts of the case, what the other side is requesting, and your goal for the case.
She tells me when I can get the kids and now she wants to take me to court for child support even though I’ve asked for week to week and she refuses
answered on Apr 26, 2021
I would suggest that you reach out to a family law attorney in your area (Dickinson) so they can review the divorce decree with you and discuss what your options are.
It sounds like your ex-spouse is wanting to modify the final order to give her primary custody and to order you to pay... View More
I live in Texas - I have a friend who's ex-wife just popped up and said that he needed to pay 5 years of back medical expenses. I believe the ex-wife carries the daughter on her insurance since it was better originally. These would be additional medical expenses that he was completely unaware... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2021
He needs to read his order to see what it says about giving notice to the other party of the expense owed. If the requirements in order were not followed he will need to make that argument to the court. The OAG is not going to argue anything on his behalf.
She keeps saying I can come down there and visit her but I'm not on any visitation papers or anyting and I don't want visitation I want to actually pick up my daughter and go to my house and bring her back in a day or so I'm on the birth certificate she's my daughter I just... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2021
Thanks for your question! I would suggest that you reach out to a local family law attorney in your area (Dallas) as soon as possible.
If there has not been prior court orders, you will need to pursue legal action to establish paternity and visitation, custody, and child support matters.... View More
I need to leave my husband and he had threatened to take my son if I ever try to leave. I have no family or friends. No where to leave to in town.
answered on Apr 15, 2021
If there is no court order in place restricting your residence you can move. However, your spouse could file a motion requesting you move back because it is not in the best interest of the child to be moved. But, you get to also counter his argument that it is in the best interest of the child.... View More
I found out that all of the documents were filed in the wrong county by the process server company. I was then told that all of the documentation needs to be reserved to the defendant to then be filed in the correct county. Can I just get the original documents e-filed in correct county?
answered on Apr 5, 2021
Yes but you will need to nonsuit the case you filed in wrong county before the respondent (defendant) files something against you in that case, for example, asking for attorney’s fees for having to deal with a case in a county with no jurisdiction.
I have a temp. child support order because my divorce isn't finalized. Custodial parent makes almost double income than me, yet I'm paying 25% for 2 children. I live in Idaho and in Idaho a non-custodial has the right to claim the children if he/she is current on child support.
answered on Apr 5, 2021
The IRS rule is that whoever has the children more than 50% of the time, can claim the children on tax returns. That’s a federal law. And although I don’t practice law in Idaho, respectfully, I highly doubt they would have a law that contradicts IRS rules. Claiming children on tax returns is a... View More
What do i do
answered on Mar 31, 2021
Thanks for your question! I would reach out to a family law attorney in your area (I didn't see a city listed on your question) so the attorney can review the final order with you and learn more about the facts surrounding your situation.
It sounds like you are wanting to modify the... View More
My original child support order was created in 2009 and supposedly expired in 2011 from what I am being told. However, I continued to pay from 2009 to current through our registry only account until recently when my daughter’s mom requested a modification. I have since agreed to the new amount... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2021
Thanks for your question! It sounds like it'd be helpful to reach out to a local, family law attorney in the area (New Braunfels) so they can learn more about the facts in this current matter and also review the original child support order from 2009.
How did you agree to a new,... View More
Had a conference to adjust child support payments and custodial parent agreed to end payments. Judge said it's a private attorney matter. Does this just involve putting this in writing with an attorney or what are the steps?
answered on Mar 25, 2021
You will need an order of termination signed by Judge.
Here are some options:
1. Research how to get this done on your own.
2. Contact the attorney general to see if they will help.
3. Hire an attorney to complete the process.
Please note that although the... View More
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