I have had my 8 and 10 year old for over 3 years with me. can i gain custody now?

You should look at California law (consult with a lawyer licensed there) to see whether it makes more sense for you to file in TX or CA from a...

Looking for a lawyer. Please suggest me with a good lawyer who is experienced.

Search here on Avvo for lawyers who have answered questions about Indian law and cases involving both jurisdictions.

Is there any case law in the state of texas that considers earning potential in partitioning retirement accounts during divorce

Yes. Current and future earning capacity is frequently considered as part of a marital property division. There is nothing that specifies 60/40 as...

Any family/child support attorneys available to call right now? I know it's veterens day is why I ask.

That might not be enough to protect you fully, but it should be. I'd have to see the actual Orders.

Can I postpone the hearing? I want to fire my lawyer because I'm afraid that I'm going to.lose everything.

You can REQUEST that it be delayed, but that decision will be up to the Judge. To maximize your chances of getting a delay, it would help to have a...

Can my (ex)wife take my daughter away from me?

While there are no guarantees, courts in Houston are normally going to require both parents to live in Houston upon divorce (unless they agree...

I have been served with Motion to Transfer - Harris to Fort Bend

That Motion will require a hearing. You could file a Motion for Continuance once the hearing had been set, asking the Judge (not Clerk) to extend...

Former spouse did not file a QDRO.

I don't think that your pension board has anything to do with this - it is a court order. That said, I've never heard of such a thing in a...

I was with my ex for 17 years We are no longer together We also have two kids do I need to get a divorce

It sounds like you were married under the law in Texas. It doesn't really matter whose last name you used. Joint filing of tax returns as a married...

A QDRO can be entered at any time after a Decree is entered, there is no time limit. The DRO (it is not really a QDRO when signed by a Judge) has...