My son has been kidnapped. His father took him to Brazil, without my knowledge. How to act?

You should immediately file a "missing person" report with your local police department and request that your child's name and description be...

In the future, a the order transitions into a Standard Possession Order, what is needed?

I'm assuming that you have some sort of "stair-step" visitation order that gives you more time with the child as certain benchmarks are...

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I stubbornly voluntarily relinquished my rights to my child. Is there any way to reverse that?

You probably cannot rescind your relinquishment at this time. If you signed the affidavit more than 60 days ago, it is not longer revocable....

Can a 17 year old move in with an 18 year old in texas without legal action from parents

Problem with Google is that it finds answers posted by people who know what they are talking about and people who have no clue. Eighteen is the...

Does veterans disability count towards child support calculations?

Yes. See link below and Tex. Family Code 154.062.

What form do I need to file in response to a suit for Establish Parent-Child Relationship.

You need to file an "Original Answer." You can get a form at the Dallas County Law Library located on the second floor of the courthouse. You'll...

What is the rule of thumb with judges and how they rule on these type of cases when parents agree on splitting joint custody?

Whoever is telling them that is an idiot. The law is crystal clear that the courts are to approve nearly any agreement that parents can arrive...

Texas. Can I legally get a restraining order

You might file a petition to modify the parent-child relationship and ask for a right of first refusal so that you can take care of your child...

What kind of evidence is needed to prove their mom is unfit and so i can get custody of my kids?

Assuming you are a fit parent, then proof of what you stated should be enough to get your children. There is a huge difference between saying it,...

I am a therapist helping a woman cope with her husband in a coma for the past 19 months. She wants to look into a divorce.

Tell her to file for divorce, note that he's in a coma, and have him served. She can then ask the court to appoint an ad litem for him (which...