The father of my daughter has signed a Termination of Parental Rights. Will the court grant the termination?

Probably not without first having an Attorney ad litem or Amicus Attorney appointed in order to conduct an independent review of the facts of the...

How can I find good divorce lawyer in Killeen ? How do I know they are good?

I would go to martindale.com and lawyers.com. Both sights are very reputable and are owned by the same parent company. Look for an attorney in the...

I need to see if my next step would be to counter petition the divorce?

There are a number of potential landmines involved with the scenario you have described, but the bottom line is there is no harm in filing a...

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Filing for divorce in Texas

I agree with Andrew's response, provided that you and your wife can handle the divorce process cooperatively. Ultimately, you and your spouse...

Can an attorney quit a case after paying him $26000.00 and getting nothing accomplished?

Family law attorneys are generally paid by the hour for professional services rendered rather than for a particular result. Therefore, it is...

Will my husband get half of my IRA?

Under Texas law, income derived from separate property during the marriage is presumptively community property. However, that does not...

Language from my divorce decree. Does this mean I basically have a 30 day grace period?

In Texas you are not considered to be in arrears on your child support obligation until 30 days have elapsed since the due date for the payment....

My husband will get deported soon. Can I get full custody of my child since he won't be able to come back in the US?

The courts consider many factors when evaluating whether to grant one parent sole managing conservatorship instead of joint managing...

If I am filing a counter-petition how do I know if I filled it out right?

If you choose to represent yourself you should invest an afternoon at the local law library. They should have a copy of the Texas Family Law...

If the mother breaks up withDadCan a dad give up his parental rights just so he doesn't have to pay childsupport to the mother?

Dad cannot unilaterally "give up" his rights. The paramount issue is the child's best interest, and the State has claimed an interest in ensuring...