Do I need to serve my spouse if in the original petition I put down that I didn't need to because he would sign the waiver?

Yes, you should probably have him served. Be mindful of your safety. Some people freak out when they are served, so be mindful of that. The...

Divorce original paper copies

Don't feel bad. A lot of self-represented folks have trouble with this phase. If you know where she lives, go back to the clerk's office and ask...

What steps do i need to take concerning child support and custody?

You can't force him to exercise his possession time. It's a right, not a duty. You can ask the court to review child support to see if a raise...

Spousal Arrearages be negated

If you are talking about child support, according to the Texas Family Code, she cannot waive the arrearages. People often do so, though, by filing...

The CPS lady told me that the case is closed after the initial meeting, should I be worried that she could be lying?

They will absolutely NOT tell you who made the report. Disclosure of that information is prohibited by the Texas Family Code. I would ask the...

How do I stop garnishing from my pay check??

If you want a DNA test, then go get one the next time you have possession of your child. It only takes about 5 minutes at the testing facility. You...

I am a custodial parent and would like to get full custody of my son, is there anyone that can give me free consultation or help

If by "full custody" you mean prohibit the father from having visitation with your son, here's your free consultation: That's not going to happen,...

How do I get my daughter back to my home?

I know people don't come to AVVO to be told to hire an attorney. If you had all the money in the world to hire an attorney, you'd do so without...

I am currently waiting for SSI disability determination and have child support interest and IRS problems, want to see

You can ask the AG to look into your income situation and make a determination as to whether the AG thinks that a change in support is appropriate.

The AG might never notice on their own. Remember three things: Child support must be paid whether it's being garnished or not. For example, if...