Question about filing a Motion for New Trial

You can't file a motion for new trial until you've had a trial. If you went to mediation and signed a mediated settlement agreement or, in the case...

My ex is taking my son to Orange County after his discharge from the hospital. What can I do to stop this?

I'm wondering if a careful look at your decree says that neither parent can remove the child from Harris County, Texas or counties contiguous...

Me and my girlfriend broke up were she got pregnant and now we are back together the father isnt in the childs life how do i get

Are you asking about visitation or adoption? (1) Visitation You can file a petition to become a possessory conservator of the child. You'll...

Can I drop the domestic violence charges against my husband?

You can file an affidavit of non prosecution. He's going to attack you again, and again, and again until you finally decide to divorce him. And...

Prose divorce by publication, 2 minor children, pre-trial set, i am lost...

You really are lost. This is a complicated procedure and you need an attorney. If you can't afford one, you should check with Legal Aid and the...

You have three choices with any conflict with your ex: (1) Just let it go; (2) Try to calmly reach a resolution that deals with both sides'...

Am I eligible for any kind of spousal support?

Maybe. Texas is a tough state as far as spousal support goes. It's supposed to be rehabilitative in nature, meaning it's supposed to be just enough...

Is a District Judge's decision regarding custody final or can it be appealled?

Is the decision final OR appealable? It is both. Once the judgment is final, you can appeal it. You have 30 days to file your notice of appeal....

As the non custodial parent what can I do about my child being allowed to live with his girlfriend (being allowed by mother)?

File a motion to modify whatever order is currently in place. Allege a material change in circumstances, that being that your son is no longer...

How do I return custody of my nephew to his father under an "Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship?"

Yes. File a motion to modify and ask that you be removed as sole managing conservator (or whatever designation you were given) and that he be named...