Questions answered by Elisa M Reiter

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Could CPS interfere with an emergency domestic violence hearing?

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

Ma'am, I'm sorry to hear of your difficulty. Mental health issues can come into play in a custody hearing. I urge you to obtain a CERTIFIED...

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Can I sue CPS in Texas?

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

TDPRS has governmental immunity. You have to show that they acted with gross negligence to breach that governmental immunity. Easy to accuse them...

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My ex spouse court ordered to pay. I am looking for an attorney. Can I ask for interest, court cost, and attorney fee paid by hi

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

I am sorry for your loss; it sounds as though you signed off on the divorce. The Court retains plenary power for 30 days after a Decree is...

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My mother hasn't paid child support in 10 years. Under Texas law, does the debt remain even after both children turn 18?

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

Sec. 157.005. TIME LIMITATIONS; ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT. (a) The court retains jurisdiction to render a contempt order for failure to...

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I was suspended for 4 days because my kids were sick and even though I took dr.s note and ER paperwork.

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

Ask for an administrative review. Good luck to you.

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How do i register my custody order in another state or can I go get my son being I have full custody and orders?

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

You need to get a certified, EXEMPLIFIED copy of your existing orders. You need to take the appropriate steps to file the Texas order as a...

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Can I get an apartment at 16?

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

Possible, but doubtful, unless you have been legally emancipated and can independently provide for your needs. Here in Dallas we have Family...

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How do i defend myself in cps court when the judge granted cps request to be relinquished of their responsibility to me?

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

Sadly, the mere fact that you previously had your parental rights terminated in another case can now be considered grounds for termination in this...

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My sister died and left 3 kids behind Does the oldest get visitation rights to see her brothers?

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

No automatic right to visit that I am aware of. These are tough circumstances. I am sorry for your loss. With whom is the 17 year old living?...

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Where do i file a writ of attachment and is there a self help form

Elisa's answer | Answered on July 17, 2018

http://www.texasatj.org/sites/default/files/FLGResponsetoForms041012.pdf Above is a link to Texas Family Law Forms provided by the State Bar of...

Elisa M Reiter's Answers (1317)

Could CPS interfere with an emergency domestic violence hearing?

Can I sue CPS in Texas?

My ex spouse court ordered to pay. I am looking for an attorney. Can I ask for interest, court cost, and attorney fee paid by hi

My mother hasn't paid child support in 10 years. Under Texas law, does the debt remain even after both children turn 18?

I was suspended for 4 days because my kids were sick and even though I took dr.s note and ER paperwork.

How do i register my custody order in another state or can I go get my son being I have full custody and orders?

Can I get an apartment at 16?

How do i defend myself in cps court when the judge granted cps request to be relinquished of their responsibility to me?

My sister died and left 3 kids behind Does the oldest get visitation rights to see her brothers?

Where do i file a writ of attachment and is there a self help form