"Full Custody" is not really a legal concept in Texas. You have two choices: (1) DO NOTHING: If you don't do anything, you can probably keep...

Is there such thing as a non-participating parent that had to pay more child support in the state of Texas?

You've raised a number of issues: (1) Can you get him to pay more? Maybe. You have two arguments to make. First, it has been more than 3 years,...

Recently i went to mediation with my kids father it was settle that he had to start paying child support that month(september)

The process depends on what kind of mediation you did. (1) PRIVATE MEDIATION If you met with a private mediator, you would have signed a...

Does my 15 yr old have to go back with his mother if he doesn't want to?

You've asked 3 questions, I think: 1. Does your son have to back with mom in January for 6 months? If there is a court order that says so, then...

I'm assuming it's your ex boyfriend, not ex husband. If he was your husband and there is a divorce decree awarding you the property, then you can...

I live in Texas now but have a support order from Ga. Would it help me to move the order to Texas to collect support?

The support order has to be enforced in whichever state dad resides. So if he resides in Texas, then yes, have the order registered in TX and sue...

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Deadbeat parent. Child support enforcement.

If you don't want to go to court, you can't collect the money. You need to hire an very good family law attorney to file a motion to enforce the...

I've been raising my niece's son since birth and she will sign over custody to me.Is there a legal form she can sign to do this?

Chapter 34 of the Texas Family Code was added in 2009 to deal with just these situations and to help keep them out of court. Chapter 34 involves...

Just got primary custody, but lawyer wants $3.000 for the final decree, this seems alot, should i get a new lawyer?

Three thousand dollars to draft a short decree is a lot. However, I can assure you that it will be much more than 30 pages. If there are children...

I you just want out and there are no kids or real estate to split up, you can DIY with the forms I've posted below. Having said that, I'll tell you...