Without orders in place, there is no protection or guidelines for either party. If you are worried, you need to file a law suit affecting the...

How long does a parent have to be abscent for rights to be taken away?

Only adding... If you terminate the Father's rights, which you may have grounds to do, no more child support is possible... of course, it sounds...

What right as in aunt do i have.

Legal Aid sounds like it is already involved and helping. They can certainly help in a case like this.

My wifes father never paid any child support . can he be held liable for back child support ? also how can she locate him ?

Her mother would need to sue, as the obligation was to pay her, not your wife. The statute of limitations has probably come and gone, meaning it...

I traded a weekend with my x. The day he was supposed to bring him back, he said that my son doesnt have school monday so he is

An attorney should read your paperwork and the agreement... from just the facts, I cannot tell. If your agreement was simply "weekend," I wouldn't...

What can I do if my ex molested my boys when they were younger it was reported to the police 10 months ago.

It sounds like you have done all you can... contact the police, let them know... if he is taking care of children, you can also contact child...

I would like to know if there is any way I can get all charges dropped against my husband.

The other option to try and help is to work with his criminal attorney.

Know any lawyer/firm in Austin,TX that will represent parents with alternative lifestyle in a child custody case, pro bono?

Why don't you start contacting firms listed on Avvo? You may also want to contact some of the larger firms in Austin. The problem with taking a...

What is my best alternative when my daughters friend leaves her 3 yr old with me and states that I can have him for good?

Your best shot would be to have your daughter file an original suit affecting the parent-child relationship. She has standing as she has taken...

If you gave a family member cash for a certain purpose and instead of using it for that they used it for drugs can they be charg

Yes, you can have him charged with theft. You gave the money with the INTENT that it be used for college. That was the basis for your CONSENT. ...