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Is my ex in contempt?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

If you aren't on the insurance and she continued to accept payment, yes. I suggest you contact a local family law attorney to discuss your...

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In my divorce it says pay 185 a week for support. My ex a week later told me I have to keep it at the 200 I was already paying.

Howard's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

I am sorry you are going through this. The court views support and custody/parenting time differently. Ex cannot keep the children from you by...

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Can son's father take our son on cruise to Mexico without my consent or giving me all the details?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

If he is refusing to give you the information it is a contempt and I suggest you file a complaint with the court that the order issued from. The...

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I have my child the majority of the time and we have 50/50 legal custody. Can the school implement an IEP without my consent?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

With joint custody if one party disagrees as to an educational matter as you've described there is a problem and you need to get an attorney...

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Can husband make me temporarily move out of our house?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

Attorney Roark offers you excellent advice. I would add that Texas does not recognize "legal separation," but steps can be done for those persons...

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I signed something that released her from 'abandonment'. I wish I had not signed it. Is it too late?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 05, 2014

It depends regardless of whether it was regarding the divorce or children. You can always ask the court to modify child visitation and support so...

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Is mediation a good thing to try to do when the other parent can't ever agree on what's best for our child and has a temper?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

The court may at any time consider the advisability of requiring the parties to participate in the mediation of the case. Any party may request the...

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Can the non custodial parent terminate his parental rights simply because he wants to stop paying child support?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

In deciding whether to grant a voluntary termination of parental rights, Texas courts examine whether relinquishment would be in the best interests...

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Summer possession. How do weekends work?

Howard's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

If the issue isn't addressed in your separation agreement, I suggest you speak with Father and come up with a plan for the summer transfers. If...

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Im 17 i told my mom that i was gonna move out, but she say is illegal, and that she'll call the laws , can they force me to stay

Howard's answer | Answered on June 03, 2014

The age of emancipation in Texas is 17. If you are under 17, the minor him/herself or a guardian has to petition the local county district family...

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Is my ex in contempt?

In my divorce it says pay 185 a week for support. My ex a week later told me I have to keep it at the 200 I was already paying.

Can son's father take our son on cruise to Mexico without my consent or giving me all the details?

I have my child the majority of the time and we have 50/50 legal custody. Can the school implement an IEP without my consent?

Can husband make me temporarily move out of our house?

I signed something that released her from 'abandonment'. I wish I had not signed it. Is it too late?

Is mediation a good thing to try to do when the other parent can't ever agree on what's best for our child and has a temper?

Can the non custodial parent terminate his parental rights simply because he wants to stop paying child support?

Summer possession. How do weekends work?

Im 17 i told my mom that i was gonna move out, but she say is illegal, and that she'll call the laws , can they force me to stay