At what age does a child have to be able to make the decision to go for visitation or not?

Most divorce decrees do not provide the child with any choice as to whether or not the child visits the non-custodial parent. The Texas Family Code...

I got married deeply in love, now my wife is filing for divorce.

You can file a petition for annulment citing fraud as the basis. If the court does not grant the annulment, you can always file for divorce. You...

My 20 year old daughter wants to add her step fathers name legally how?

I agree with Ms. Henley. Another option for you to consider if she can't afford an attorney is to file the name change herself. It is much...

Me and my wife have been seperated for 4 months. I moved and I now have girlfriend. I have two young children. Can my ex keep my

If no one has filed for divorce and no other orders have been issued, you both have equal rights to be with your children. At the same time, there...

I am 13 years old my father abuse the kids he has in his house hold and does drugs how do i stop visitation with him

I agree with Ms. Henley. You might also consider these ideas: (1) If you are not able to make progress by talking to your mother, you can...

Temp Restraining Order (TRO)

It is effective upon service. If the person cannot be served in person, use a private process server who will know how and when to use...

You've raised several points: (1) Resets: It is common to reset hearings for illness, but it is not common to reset them continuously. At some...

Where and how do we obtain temp emergency custody to protect a child. child's mother i in jail in Michigan. She has full custody

Step 1: Hire a family law attorney. You have to do this, even if he has to try Legal Aid or www.tlsc.org. You have a custody matter spanning 3...

Is ALL debt split down the middle in a divorce?

There are two answers to this question in Texas. (1) How will the court divide the debt? In Texas, the court divides the marital estate in a way...

I get child support but im not letting the father see him what can happen if i deny him to visti

I agree with Ms. Henley. Visitation and support are two independent obligations. He has to pay even if you don't let him see the child. You have...