Questions answered by Thomas James Daley

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Is a social study evaluator and a attorney ad item are to different peoples ?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

Yes. The social study evaluator is appointed by the court to investigate the child's living circumstances and make recommendations as to what...

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If a grandmother had an power of attorney over the parent child, do it give them standing to sue for custody in a lawsuit in Dal

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

No. If the child were living with the grandparent for 6 months, even off and on, the POA might be evidence of the parents' total abdication of...

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If a grandparent had a power of attorney for minor children for 8 months, do it gives them standing in a child custody case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

No. Being a grandparent may confer standing, depending on the circumstances and whether the grandparent seeks to file an original suit or intervene...

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Can a social study evaluator/family court counselor speak on the subject of child abandonment in a child custody case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

Yes. If there is an issue of that nature, it will be in the social study itself.

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Can a person still have legal standing if the parent gave them a power of attorney over their children?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

You keep posting the same basic question with no supporting facts. Grandparent rights are a very complicated topic. You really need to consult with...

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What reasons can you redo a social study in a child custody case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

There are a lot of ways to combat a social study at trial. You will need a good family law attorney to help you with that, though, because the...

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Can i get the judge to have my ex husband pay half on the house due to low income

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

You don't want the house. Even at maximum guideline child support ($1500/month) you can't afford to live there. The court will not order him to pay...

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Can a grandmother get visitation rights even if they had the children in their possession for 6 months in Texas?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

It's a very complicated issue that can't be answered competently without a lot more details. Please consult with a good family law attorney in your...

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Do a power of attorney protect parents rights? Do it give the grandparents rights to sue for custody?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

A power of attorney probably has no bearing on grandparents' rights (which are very restricted in Texas). I would urge you to consult with a good...

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Can i take my child out of state just to see his grandpa and visiting my mohter grave once a year

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

If the order says that the child's primary residence is restricted to Dallas County, that just means that you cannot move the child to another...

Thomas James Daley's Answers (3518)

Is a social study evaluator and a attorney ad item are to different peoples ?

If a grandmother had an power of attorney over the parent child, do it give them standing to sue for custody in a lawsuit in Dal

If a grandparent had a power of attorney for minor children for 8 months, do it gives them standing in a child custody case?

Can a social study evaluator/family court counselor speak on the subject of child abandonment in a child custody case?

Can a person still have legal standing if the parent gave them a power of attorney over their children?

What reasons can you redo a social study in a child custody case?

Can i get the judge to have my ex husband pay half on the house due to low income

Can a grandmother get visitation rights even if they had the children in their possession for 6 months in Texas?

Do a power of attorney protect parents rights? Do it give the grandparents rights to sue for custody?

Can i take my child out of state just to see his grandpa and visiting my mohter grave once a year