Do I have to list a father on the birth certificate?

If the father "lost rights" to the children years ago, meaning that a court terminated his parental rights, he is no longer the legal father and...

Contempt of court

You need to consult an attorney right away to take a look at exactly what your ex was ordered to do in YOUR decree, because that's what will...

I have been served with divorce papers from my husband but I have no intention of getting separated

It does take two people to get married, but it only takes one to get divorced. If you do not respond to the divorce suit you have been served with,...

Address Change

You've done what you're supposed to do, that is, mail notice of your new address to her last known address. You could tell her you'd be happy to...

How do I request a hearing to decide if I am considered married? Common law marriage/divorce suit filed against me.

Proving or disproving an informal ("common-law") marriage can be tricky, and if you're already into a suit (sounds like you are), you may have...

Can I quitclaim a mortgaged property?

This question is better addressed to real estate attorneys, but as family attorneys we often have to address such issues as part of a divorce...

I asked for more child support. Settled in the beginning for less than a 1/3 of what TX normally allows. Just wanted out.

To change primary custody (which parent has the right to designate the child's residence), he'll have to persuade the court that it would be in...

If you're sure that's what you want to do, I strongly recommend that you consult with a family-law attorney to make sure you do this right. Before...

I was served order to appear only 14 days before trial. How do I file for continuance?

If the enforcement motion is asking for jail time as one of the possible penalties, that's what is know as a "quasi-criminal" case. If you can't...

Help modifying child/parent relationship?

This is complicated enough that you should definitely consult a family-law attorney to help you sort it out, but it's certainly possible,...