Can court deny my name change request?

Yes, your request can be denied. However, if you follow all strict name change requirements, a deniel would be unlikely and the Court would have...

A request for name change requires publication.

I pay child support but my son has been living with me for the last 4 years.Is there anything I can do to stop payments?

You must file a motion to modify/terminate child support before the Court which retains jurisdiction for the current support order. You may also...

Does my ex have any rights to see our son today, on his birthday?

Your ex is not technically entitled to have parenting time for the birthday unless there is a court order that specifically provides for this...

Where do you reference a QDRO in the Divorce Decree?

I do not practice in the state of Texas. However, typically, a Judgment of Divorce or decree references the QDRO within the property settlement,...

What is this request to prodeuce "custody Interrogatories" and how is it used?

Attorneys often engage in a process called "discovery." Discovery may include Interrogatories which are questions which are answered under oath,...

What if a couple is planning to divorce but will remain in the same residence afterwards

You may still remain in the same residence as a divorced couple. This is sometimes necessary for many couples who cannot afford to sell or move...

My wife took our savings and deposited it in her name. She then filed for divorce.

You will need to file a proper answer to the divorce lawsuit and then you may request that the Court enter an Order to release half of the savings...

If I tried working things out with my sons father does that make my custody papers null and void?

Your court order remains valid and effective and it is up to you to return to court to enforce the Order if Father is violating the terms of the...

I discovered during divorce discovery that my ex husband had a personal credit card & I'm not an authorized user.

This issue will largely be resolved with the nature of the expenditures on Husband's separate credit card. If the expenditures are related to the...