What can I do Myself to access enforcement paperwork to fill out and file myself?

Generally the law library at the local courthouse has forms for various family law cases. This particular issue, however, can be a tricky one to...

I'm I able to divorce him in Juarez and the divorce is recognized here, in the US?

Are you living in Texas with your child? If so, Texas has jurisdiction over your child and the child custody aspects will need to be handled here....

In order to modify my child support and health insurance - do I file a Motion to Modify or a Petition to Modify? I

They are the same thing. Generally, if you're reopening a case, you file a Petition to Modify. You may want to consider opening an Attorney...

How good are my chances in being part of my child's life when I haven't been there for years?

You definitely need to consult an attorney. Legally, your parental rights cannot be terminated without proper notice to you and an opportunity for...

Can I be granted motion for continuance if we are both now in agreement and can have a new lawyer within the next month? Or what

Typically DWOP means that you have to request a trial setting before the DWOP date or the court will dismiss your case. It's not really a...

Who can contact me? How do I get to speak with an attorney. I don't want a local attorney in abilene I'd like an out of town att

Sometimes having an out-of-town attorney can make things more difficult, because they're not familiar with the judges and procedures in the local...

How much is it to, first, get biological father's rights taken away? Second, to adopt? Third, to change her last name?

The ultimate cost will depend on whether biological father will voluntarily relinquish his parental rights to your daughter so that your husband...

In Texas, the minimum waiting period to finalize a divorce is 60 days. If you and your current husband have an agreement and have signed a Final...

Your husband needs to consult an attorney. Child support and possession of the child are not one and the same and he needs legal advice about how...

Child custody question - how long is prior temporary custody order in effect?

It depends. If the case is still pending, then the orders would still be in effect. If the court dismissed the case for want of prosecution and a...