What reasons can you redo a social study in a child custody case?

You're going to have to show a potential conflict of interest with the social worker. Even then, it's going to be tough. It would have to have been...

How can a grandmother win custody at a jury trial in Texas?

I agree with Attorney Little but want to expand on his answer a bit. First, you have to have standing to file for custody. Generally, this is when...

I am needing a divorce, what district do i need to file in?

If you both live in the same county, you file in that county. If you live in separate counties, you can file in your county or in his county. If...

If a grandmother had an power of attorney over the parent child, do it give them standing to sue for custody in a lawsuit in Dal

It shouldn't. Unless there were orders in place, she wouldn't have standing. However, if the children had been living with her for 6 months, she...

Contempt?

Flat out non-payment is considered contempt of court. However, there are mitigating circumstances like Attorney Daniel listed. If the court says...

How do the family courts handle voir dire in Dallas?

This is a huge, broad question and one that really can't be answered without going into all the rules of evidence and an overview of the process...

If the social study is not in your favor, do you automatically lose custody of your child at a bench trial in Texas?

It's going to be difficult controverting it. It's going to be admissible and the judge is going to give it a lot of weight. A good lawyer can sway...

Can I file the a motion for contempt charges on a violation of a Texas divorce decree without children involved, only debt?

I agree with Attorney Langford. I'll also echo her answer that these pleadings require very, very precise language, especially when it comes to...

I agree with Attorney Moore- it's up to the judge. However, I'd strongly, strongly recommend that a 14 year old not testify. It puts him or her in...

I agree with Attorney Mcham. Texas Family Code states that if you're going to a jury trial, the judge cannot confer with the child in her chambers....