What are the implications if I leave an abusive marriage with my kids?

Contact a local battered Women's shelter shelter and get some free counseling to help you understand how to escape your situation. Consult with a...

Do I need an attorney to file a change of name in Texas.

You can file a name change yourself and figure out the paperwork and how to have your fingerprints taken and a criminal background check. Go to...

Can the custodial parent withhold a weekend visitation if non custodial parent can't get there on time due to work?

If the non-custodial parent has a friend or relative who can pick up the child on time, then that is an option. Otherwise, life might be easier...

What do I need to do now?

If you have custody, I am not sure why you need to adopt the children. If you do not have legal custody, you should hire and attorney and seek...

At the request of one of our two children, I want to file modified visitation. Where do I find this form or a copy I can use as

Your local county law library (usually at the courthouse) can direct you to forms for this purpose. You will need a temporary hearing to have a...

How does one go about getting back child support for an individual who has not paid anything for 18 years

I have not seen courts go back more than about 3 years for child support recently. Your time limit may have expired for the 20 year old already....

Hello my name is Nancy, I've been married eight years but my husband was unfaithful to me, I am a US citizen but is a resident.

I think that you need a visit with a lawyer who handles family matters and offers a free consultation. Your facts as stated are too unclear to give...

If your income has changed, check with the local office of the Attorney General of Texas and see if you can get a Child Support Review. All income...

Absent father

Meet with an attorney and you will learn how long he needs to fail to support the child before you can file for termination of parental rights. The...

What rights do fathers have during a divorce?

You really need to explore your options with an attorney. You may have standing to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship if you have...