If I am visiting in Texas and my husband is being aggressive in California where I live, can I stay in Texas with my kids?

Yes, you can stay here since there is no Court Order otherwise. You will need to be here 6 months to file for divorce, but you can file immediately...

Do I need to file for a divorce and protective order againt my husband since he wont give me my kids back and he is abusive?

If you have a lawyer, then consult with him and he can best advise you. But, in general, it seems that you do need to file and get into Court as...

Will I be required to move back to FL from TX if the father places a custody case against me in the state of FL?

The UCCJEA will determine whether FL or TX has jurisdiction over your daughter. You personally can live wherever you want. The normal rule is in a...

How do j change. Jurisdiction to a different County. Where all parties now reside?

You would file a Motion to Transfer Venue. I assume everyone would agree, so they could approve the Order. Then set a hearing and have the Judge...

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Divorce+ fraud

I am not sure what you signed, so I cannot tell you too much unless I saw it. But it seems that the most important thing is that there is not yet a...

A child can never choose where they want to live, at age 12, 15 or 17. At age 12 in Texas a parent can demand that a child talk to the Judge. That...

I have been granted joint primary conservator ship of my grandchildren, will it hurt my case if I change attorneys?

No, I don't think it matters if you change lawyers. It happens all the time, for all kinds of reasons. Financial reasons are the most common.

Common property when file for divorce

Wait until the divorce is finalized, otherwise you are likely to have problems. It is possible to buy something during a divorce, but you are...

I want to break up with my fiance, how do I get 50% or full custody of my 4 month old son?

You will need to file a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) in Harris County, and set it for a hearing on Temporary Orders. At...

I have received a petition for divorce and a waiver of service by regular mail from my husbands attorney. Have I been served?

No, you have not been properly served. That is why the attorney sent you a Waiver of Service. You may be headed for a contested divorce after all,...