How can I obtain custody of my 14 year old brother?

An adult sibling can seek custody -- are there existing court orders? If so, start with a motion to modify in the court of continuing...

Custodial parent

A new case expands the rights of third parties to seek standing and conservatorship in Texas. If the child has resided with the third party more...

Do I need a court order to add the father’s name on my son’s birth certificate?

Too late for a Declaration for Paternity. Time for either a Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship or a Parentage case. Hire a lawyer. ...

Will the fact that my son does not have a father (father is unknown) make it harder to assign custody to my mother?

CPS will ask you to identify candidates for DNA testing to try to ascertain the father of the child. The CPS case is unlikely to just go away...

Custodial parent has CPS place kids in foster care. As the father should I take possession of children?

You should find out pertinent details on the case -- case number, style and which court the case is pending in. You should reach out to...

Should I file motion to enforce or mediation to resolve visitation issues?

Please check your existing orders -- often, there are provisions mandating mediation as a condition precedent to a motion to modify. Do you have...

Would I be able to represent my husband in a child support court case?

Depends on the judge as to whether you will be allowed to be in the Courtroom -- though most judges allow a new spouse to be present. Same goes...

Wow, kudos to you, at 15, for asking this question. Short answer -- if you pick up and go, your mother may find herself the subject of a...

How do I get custody back from someone who abandoned their child?

Two sides, at least, to every story. You and your ex were seemingly BOTH faced with eviction. How could he take the child without you knowing? ...

We have standard visitation here in Texas non-custodial wants to take child to California is he allowed?

Non custodial parent is entitled to travel with the child during his periods of possession UNLESS prohibited by existing orders. I often encourage...