Questions answered by Thomas James Daley

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What is a typical visitation schedule ordered for a baby under 6 months of age in Houston?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

The advice to have an agreed order in place is good advice. Some judges will award 50:50 possession of young children and some will tilt more...

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If the father does not know of the childs existance are we required to inform him?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

If the child was born during your marriage, you are the presumed father of the child. Once the child is 4 years old, the only way the biological...

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The father of my child had temporary custody and now i want my child. can i just go get her?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I agree with Mr. Harding. If you cannot afford an attorney, you can try the resources below:

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The father of my kids broke probation,it been about 10 yrs.and he owe me child support.but his says that he in mexico

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I agree with Mr. Harding. I would not try to terminate his parental rights unless there is a step father who is ready to step in and adopt. If...

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My sister's husband, who is in the military, was stationed in Korea for 1 yr, while my sister was pregnant.

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

Do not sign anything without her having her own attorney. I would bet you that the papers he is offering require her to give up her interest in...

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Wanting to get a divorce. wife cheating and we have a little girl that i want joint custody of. 3 yrs old wife has no job was go

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I agree with Mr. Gray. "Total Custody" is not a concept defined by the Texas Family Code and means different things to different people. If...

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Child support settled a few weeks ago, by mediation but ex has not keept his end of the agreement?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

If he is still not following the court's order, file another enforcement action and this time ask for confinement, fines, etc. Don't settle the...

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If their father is supposed to have supervised visits and I know that he is not, only showing up and returning with the

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I agree with Ms. Henley. If you can afford it, you can hire an investigator to follow him on his visits to see if the supervisor stays with him. Or...

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My son is 14 years old and has supposedly conceived a child with a 15 year old girl...as of right now she has moved out of town

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

I agree with Ms. Henley. In about nine months, send her a certified letter asking her whether she gave birth to the child and, if so, whether...

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I have an 50/50 custody agreement with my child's father, however, im moving overseas and need to amend to this agreement.

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

Pro se litigants almost always lose when they face a represented party. You can do three things: (1) Find an attorney that will work on a...

Thomas James Daley's Answers (3518)

What is a typical visitation schedule ordered for a baby under 6 months of age in Houston?

If the father does not know of the childs existance are we required to inform him?

The father of my child had temporary custody and now i want my child. can i just go get her?

The father of my kids broke probation,it been about 10 yrs.and he owe me child support.but his says that he in mexico

My sister's husband, who is in the military, was stationed in Korea for 1 yr, while my sister was pregnant.

Wanting to get a divorce. wife cheating and we have a little girl that i want joint custody of. 3 yrs old wife has no job was go

Child support settled a few weeks ago, by mediation but ex has not keept his end of the agreement?

If their father is supposed to have supervised visits and I know that he is not, only showing up and returning with the

My son is 14 years old and has supposedly conceived a child with a 15 year old girl...as of right now she has moved out of town

I have an 50/50 custody agreement with my child's father, however, im moving overseas and need to amend to this agreement.