How do I change my kid's last name if the bio dad isnt in the picture at all?

I think I answered your question in another post, but in order to change the child's name you would need to notify the biological father. If you...

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If the mother relinquishes parental rights and give me full custody, do I have the right to put the child up for adoption?

I think it is important to understand that gaining custody has no effect on your ability to put the child up for adoption. In order to put the...

My childs father was not put on her birth certificate when she was born, can I put her step fathers name on it?

The simple answer to your questions is no. The biological father must be notified in either the name change or the adoption. The notice must be...

What options do I have in parenting facilitators

It sounds as if you are currently in litigation as you reference a Temporary Order. Assuming that is the case, your can ask the court to remove...

Family Law - Child Custody

No, there is no such requirement that you have to wait three years. If there is a material and substantial change in circumstances, you can file...

What does the court look at when determining primary custody.

There are two questions here rolled into one. One is custody of the child and the other is a geographical restriction on where the child can...

Can i get my divorce without my hasband

Can you do it by yourself, yes. Do I suggest you do it by yourself, no. If you have exhausted all means in tracking him down you will have to...

Married w/ 2 yr old.. If husband can prove spouse on drugs, can he have her removed from the house? Can he get full custody?

The chances are pretty good absent other facts against the husband which are not being disclosed. Most judges frown heavily upon drug use...

When I married I did not legally change my name We later divorced but did not use my legal name on papers. Is it legal?

Your question is a little confusing as to what name you used on the divorce. However, the divorce is still legal. Good luck.

Yes. In Texas there is a no-fault divorce, which means that you do not have to prove anything other than you do not want to be married anymore. A...