Can a parent take a 2 year old child 7 hours away without consulting the other parent?

Unless the final order has a provision that restricts his ability to travel with the child and/or requires notification of travel, yes - he can...

Are there any attorneys in my area that do free consultations to answer divorce/child support questions?

Attorneys on this site are prohibited from soliciting clients. You can contact the attorney directly to see whether she or he provides a free...

You cannot keep her from him unless the court order allows your wife to deny visitation in situations like you have described. That being said,...

Can my daughter initiate contact?

It depends on the terms of the order. Most likely, the order restricted him and did not prohibit her from contacting him. If you want to pursue...

Child custody

I recommend filing suit to establish you as the father. As part of that suit, you can address conservatorship (ability to make decisions about the...

Does my ex still get the kids 1st 3rd and 5 th weekends during the summer and the 30 extended summer visit days

If the decree reflects the standard possession order set forth in the Texas Family Code, yes - your ex gets the 1, 3 and 5th weekends along with 30...

In Texas, can someone claim adultery, even without any kind of physical contact or meeting with another?

Can she make the claim? Yes, so long as she has a good faith basis for doing so. Whether she would be successful in pursuing such claim is a...

My divorce was dismissed because I mixed up my court date. I still want my divorce but what do I do now?

If it's within 30 days, you may be able to request the court reinstate your case. This would be done by filing a motion and attending a hearing. I...

Is it a bad idea to sign over parental rights?

It depends. Does he want to terminate his rights and sever all contact with his children? If there is a court order in place regarding possession,...

My ex-hustbant planing to challenge my physical custody rights and cyber stalking me. What I can do?

Consult with a lawyer about whether you should seek to modify the current order. The lawyer will want to review the decree. Depending on where he...