How can i get custody of my 16 year old sister

Other ideas: (1) See if your mom will just let her move in with you--tell her it's just for a 6-month trial if you need to; or (2) See if your mom...

If I'm fixing to get a divorce and don't have access to money can I pawn something that we own and re pay it later legally

Yes. Once divorce gets filed, the Denton County standing order will be in place and you can't sell property without the spouse's agreement or an...

Will a child support case be dropped if you do not appear being the custodial parent

If the child support case is brought by the Attorney General's office, it will probably not be dropped. You should contact the AG right away and...

I am being sued for back child support. What options have I?

Section 157.263(b-1) of the Texas Family Code probably prevents a settlement of the type you are suggesting. I don't think very many attorneys and...

Can I file a defamation suit against my children's mother?

Defamation cases are hard to prove against an individual. Also, you have certain mitigation duties in a defamation action which, if she follows the...

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Not receiving child support payments as part of divorce decree from an undocumented alien (ex husband).

File a petition to terminate his rights alleging that he has failed to support his child within his abilities for more than one year. See if...

Can I request a child support case closed if I married the kids father?

Irrespective of the court order, Section 154.006(b) states that "[...] the order for current child support, and any provision relating to...

I have Full custody of kids, trying to move out of state, do i need non custodial approval or just move w/o modify? Consequences

It depends on your court order. If the order imposes a geographic restriction AND the father still lives within that same area, you either need...

How can I add Curry to my last name

I agree with the other attorneys. Don't ignore that "common law" marriage issue. In Texas, we don't really have common law marriage, we have...

Procedurally, this is not very difficult. First, get a certified copy of your CO order and have it registered as a foreign judgment in the Texas...