Divorce process

Follow these steps: (1) File for divorce. (2) Send your husband a copy of the petition and a "Waiver of Service" (3) He signs the Waiver in...

I have had my daughter with for the last 8 months since me and her dad split we are not married. he is now wanting visitation we

I agree with Ms. Erickson. Hire an attorney and file a suit affecting the parent child relationship as soon as you can. He is going to get...

My ex-husband doesnt want anything to do with the kids, what do i need to do so my current husband can adopt?

I agree with Ms. Erickson. I would file a motion to enforce child support and seek suspension of licenses, civil fines, and "confinement". I...

Can I request a modification to visitation orders after orders were agreed upon?

Hire your own attorney next time. People try to bully self-represented litigants all the time and it sounds to me like you got bullied. If he...

What are our chances for some sort of custody...maybe getting rights of the parents terminated so we can adopt?

You have standing to sue for conservatorship. You should hire a family law attorney as soon as possible. The sooner you can get this underway,...

Can I request a new Child Custody case be dismissed in TX if a pending case exists in OH?

File a special appearance in TX, then file a motion to abate in TX. Once the OH suit is resolved, file a motion to dimiss in TX.

Modification of standard possession order for parents living 100 miles apart.

See if you can gather any admissible evidence of the toll this is taking on your daughter. Does the possession order require you to meet him...

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Can me as the Aunt get custody of my nephew who's been living with me for the last 2 and 1/2 years?

You should consult with a local attorney as soon as you can. The local attorney will ask you a series of detailed questions and combined with their...

Does getting a restraining order mean getting a crufew and a tracking device ? I have a girlfriend dating someone stating that?

A restraining order does not automatically cause you to have a curfew or a tracking device. People are restrained from all sorts of activities so...

My husbands ex has chips and insurance we provide for the child, can she have both?

If the child is on CHIPS when private health insurance is available, the person who enrolls the child in CHIPS can be made to pay the state back...