My former son-in-law is not happy my daughter has a new boyfriend. He now says that he only wants his son to visit, not daughter

I agree with Mr. Harding. He can probably do that, but that certainly sounds like it might be quite hurtful to the daughter. I'm assuming your...

My 16 year old son's girlfriend just had their baby today! What legal rights does he have pretaining to the babies last name?

Was he there to sign the birth certificate? Is he sure he's the father? He should probably have a DNA test done on the baby. In addition to...

Hey there! I live in Houston, but have been sued to appear in Dallas for contempt of court re: child support.

For a response, you just need to file an "Original Answer" containing a general denial. You can get a form from the district courthouse in...

Not sure what to do I needed a divorce lawyer

I agree with Mr. Harding and Ms. Schymik. Often attorneys need to communicate day-to-day through their support staff just because litigation...

I have been divorced for about 11 years now. and have not seen my son for 10 of those years.

Probably not, unless there is a step parent waiting to adopt. Definitely not if the child will end up on public assistance of some kind.

Can u stop a check if the adopted child is 15 and living with the parent

If you are talking about child support, NO. You cannot stop paying support just because the child is living with someone besides the obligee....

What happens if your ex doesnt respond to the court ordered timeline? 324th district

You can file a motion to enforce the judge's order or compel discovery if that has been propounded. From your note, it's not clear to my why you...

There is no cap on child support in Texas. What you are really asking is why is "guideline support" capped as a percentage of the first $7,500 of...

If I am the custodial parent & my X comes to return my child to me after visitation but I am not home, what could happen legally

I agree with Ms. Gelman. I'm not as convinced that your reason for being away is all that relevant. If I represented your X, we'd make the point...

I started a small home business with a friend and she is now getting a divorce. Will this affect our business?

I agree with Mr. Harding. Although I am not sure he would have any management voice, depending on the governing documents. He certainly has a...