Appeals

As soon as your ex files his "Notice of Appeal", Texas Family Code 6.709 allows you to obtain temporary orders pending appeal which may include...

How can I receive more time on my discovery questions when opposing counsel will not give me any?

If you have been served with Requests for Admissions, if you don't have an agreement to extend and you do not answer within 30 days, the admissions...

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Texas Family Code 9.007(c) provides: (c) The power of the court to render further orders to assist in the implementation of or to clarify the...

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Can a second child be taken right at birth from a mother?

Generally, the Department must keep siblings together, which is another potential barrier in addition to your age.

Can my parental rights be reinstated if I am now capable of taking care of my 7 year old son?!

Once your parental rights were terminated, you only had 6 months to challenge the termination at most. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism for you...

What are the legal rights of the father in this situation? Texas

Although divorce could take place in Texas if your brother has lived in Texas for 6 months and in his county of residence for 90 days. However, the...

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It is my understanding that most child protective service agencies consider this physical abuse. Hopefully, you took photographs of the welts and...

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Generally, that should not be a problem. If the child is very young, then the court will make a determination of whether the child knows right from...

Can a biological mom petition to terminate biological dad's parental rights?

As Mr. Baker states, you can seek a termination. However, as you note, courts don't like to grant terminations unless there is another responsible...

Custodial parent(dad) moving out of state potentially; how can we legally make sure his daughter can continue to live with me(gf

Your boyfriend should review his orders to see if there is a geographical restriction that requires him to remain in Texas, if so, then he needs to...