A law enforcement officer's job is to enforce the laws and to prevent criminal behavior, not to become involved in civil disputes between parents...

There are few legal reasons for you to require the disclosure of that information. However, the children's father must notify you if his new...

You have more than a jurisdictional problem. Your final decree alone is not sufficient to transfer to you your interest in your husband's...

How can I enforce my divorce decree to collect my child support and spousal maintenance?

The proper method by which to hold a parent responsible for delinquent child support is to file a petition for enforcement of the child support...

Cousin lives with us after CPS removal. Grandparents have guardianship, the parents have custody. How do we get rights/custody ?

Under the Texas Family Code, if the child has lived with you for more at least 6 months ending not more than 90 days preceding the date of filing...

My ex has informed that he is going to file for full custody. Will he win?

The fact that your son's father threatens to file a court action means little without more facts. His burden under the Texas Family Code is to...

Can I move out with my 19 yr old boyfriend if I'm 16? Without parents permission?

Your father has the responsibiility to provide you adequate care and supervision. Minors frequently do not agree with their parent's rules and...

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Can someone help me determine how my child support will be calculated?

Chapter 154 of the Texas Family Code is the authority on the issue of child support calculation. The guidelines of that section of the Code are...

My husband has not been paying the appropriate provision for dependent support based on Coast Guard guidelines. What can I do?

I recommend that you contact his commanding officer and advise him of the situation. This is frequently all that it takes to resolve the issue. ...

Divorce and VA disability

The Court has no authority to directly award to you your husband's federal benefits. However, if you are named as a child's managing conservator...