Texas Family Law Questions & Answers
Q: Hi , I wanted to see if Qualify f qualify or a lawyer? I need help for child support? I can’t really pay much..
I have court October 17th
The Office of Attorney General may be able to assist you. Not sure what the court date is for but contact their office to see if you can get help.
Q: is it mandatory for a custody case to be transferred to another county?
I'm currently trying to get back custody of my son but am being told the hold up is the case needs to be transferred but the opposing attorney isn't doing anything.
Hi - I assume both parties and the child live in Texas and the original order was in Texas?
If so, under Texas law, if the child has been living in another county in Texas for at least 6 mos. (besides the county where the case has been handled thus far), and if a party timely requests a... Read more »
Q: I was arrested in Collin County Texas for possession of a controlled substance and endangerment to a child
I haven't been arrested since 2009 and my last possession charge was in 2002. What do u think I should do? And what may happen in ur opinion?
Do you have felony convictions? If so, the punishment range for the new cases can be enhanced. Get with an attorney to discuss your situation. Good luck.
Q: My ex-husband died suddenly in April. Our only child has been in ICU since last July, and is disabled
My child turned 18 in July. He needs a heart and kidney transplant. His stepmother wants to discontinue child support and his health insurance, as my child now receives his father's SSI death benefits. He is ineligible to receive Medicare, Medicaid, or SSI disability due to receiving these death... Read more »
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Q: I have guardianship over my nieces in the state of texas. their parents live in Louisiana.
Their mother was the one that issued the temporary custody. The father wants them back in Louisiana but doesn't take care of them. Do I have to bring them back since we live in Texas and they reside in Louisiana. He never participated in their lives.
Sounds like there is not a court order in place. If this is true the father’s rights are superior to a non-parent’. Kidnapping charges may be applicable as such.
Q: What rights do the maternal grandmother have?
Biological father and my daughter were living together (not married) he took the 3 year old child to his mother, kicked my daughter out in the street, she is now homeless, I am already raising her 1st child , half sister to 3 year old, would like to get custody of 3 yr old and raise the siblings... Read more »
If there is no order in place or other action pending then the mother has the right to get her child from the grandmother. She has to call the police and ask them to escort her to get child and inform the grandmother that she is coming to get her child if the father is not there. The mother does... Read more »
Q: How can I get verification or consent when the person is no where to be found.
Changed my sons name after birth did DNA of the real father and still cant get his name changed. Verification of consent from my ex husband who cannot be found I believe he lives in Texas it's been 15yrs.
Hire a private investigator to locate ex-husband. Then hire an attorney. You can hire attorney 1st if you like. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
Q: Can i do anything if my girlfriend's parents have guardianship over her. Will they have it since she has aspergers?
My girlfriend is 26 and has aspergers but lives in a abusive (domestic abuse) household. She has suffered this abuse since late elementary school from her parents, close family and so on. Now i want to help her move out but her mom demands that she can't and has threatened to call the police and... Read more »
I notice there are several practice areas flagged on this question. I will answer only with respect to Criminal Law and Domestic Violence. You'll need a Family Law attorney to answer the Guardianship issue ... and maybe also a therapist to figure out how you got emotionally invested in this... Read more »
Q: How long does it take to show on the Attorney General website that my backpay was signed off and no longer on CS
The mother of my child and I went down to the Attorney General office to sign off my backpay and to close the case because our daughter will live with me from now on so out of kindness she agreed to sign off my arrears and no longer wants to receive cs. It's been a week since we've both signed... Read more »
The Attorney General is the best entitiy to answer these questions. Contact their office.
Q: Child's father refusing contact before and after birth, what are my options?
My childs father disappeared after he found out that we had a child (even though we were trying and it was planned). He hasn't changed his mailing address and he is having all of his family refuses any contact with me. I honestly want him to just sign away his rights. I have been seeing someone who... Read more »
The father can certainly give up all of his rights if there is another ready and qualified to adopt. You’ve got a number of steps to follow and because of such you should consult an attorney to assist you. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
Q: I am wanting to file for divorce and obtain a temporary custody order. Is this something I can file on my own?
I have two children and want to make sure they are protected but I need to get the ball rolling as soon as I can.
You could file it on you own. However, you sound like there is a serious need for attorney involvement because you state that your children need “protection”. 888-343-4529.
Q: Right of first refusal
My daughter is with her dad 7/1-7/31. We all live in Texas. He left my daughter with his wife and came back to Texas to go to work. Was he supposed to exercise right of first refusal?
Right of First Refusal
The parties have agreed and the Court therefore ORDERS if a parent is... Read more »
Thank you very much for including the language from your Order or Decree!!! Very few people think to include it and without it we cannot answer these kinds of questions.
I'm a bit confused, though, about the facts- you said "we all live in Texas" but then you said dad left his child and... Read more »
Q: I was seeing if someone is able to help with a appeal case
Very few attorneys handle appellate woik because it is so highly specialized and a totally different animal from trial work.
If you are in the DFW area, I often refer people to Georgeanna Simpson in Dallas.
I hope this helps and good luck.
Q: Do I have to physically take my daughter back to her mother myself, or can I have my aunt take her.
My daughter is 9, her mother lives in kansas. Nothing in the divorce decree says anything about how she gets back as long as she gets back.
Read your order and see if it says a designated responsible adult can exchange.
Q: What is the tax implication for declaring common law marriage in back date in Texas, consider the following scenario?
I need to know with absolute certainty, supported by some legal precedents that, If I declare by filling a declaration of informal marriage with the county office as per the Texas Common Law Marriage some time in 2019 that we have been common law married since January of 2017 then, are we obligated... Read more »
For this level of inquiry you should hire a professional so that you have attorney client privilege.
Complying with your request exceeds that allowable by an attorney without potentially creating an attorney client relationship and is not appropriate for this forum.
Q: My children don’t want to see their mom do I have to make them
She signed a waiver not to be served and agreed to the final decree.The divorce decree says Visitation will be mutually agreed on in advance by the parties. Their is no court order Schedule. Despite this fact I have encouraged my children to see their mother but they tell me they don’t want to be... Read more »
Sounds like you don’t have any specifics in place upon your initial filing for divorce. In general both parents have rights to their children. Get temporary orders in place if you’re concerned.
Q: I have documents stating for me to wave my rights to my dad will that people r pressuring me an I'm the only air
My father was divorced to the lady who is wanting to be the the testament to his will
No one can force you to sign.
You may want to see a local probate lawyer.
Q: If I have a child support order with my ex and my children want to live with me can I keep them? We have joint custody
You can have them live with you primarily if your order is modified 1st to reflect such. Speak to a attorney regarding your desires.
Q: Could we choose the previous marriage date if remarrying under common law after the divorce in Texas?
We were married overseas on July 08, 2007 and declared our marriage under the common law marriage as per Texas law on February 02, 2008.
we got divorced on September 16, 2015. After the divorce, we started living together as husband and wife again. Now, we want to declare, once again,... Read more »
Hi, interesting question and one I don't see every day!
No, you cannot go back to the previous date of marriage and nor would you want to, in my opinion.
Hope this helps. Thanks- Jon R Boyd
Q: My grandmother got millions
The money is from our family and it was suppose to be equally divided
You need to expand on your question. Is this a probate issue? If so, please ask under the probate section. If it is probate, was there a will, was it probated, etc.?
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