What do I need to do right now before the court date? How should I prepare myself? Do I need a lawyer?

Given the information provided, I would recommend consulting with an attorney. In order for an attorney to properly advise you about what steps to...

In Texas, you and your spouse are considered married until you are divorced. This means that income that you receive and assets you obtain while...

Regarding payment of private school, review the decree to see if there is a provision about payment of educational expenses or school. If not,...

I cant afford a lawyer & my ex knows that I can't. Can I get joint custody papers changed on my own in texas?

You can represent yourself in court regarding the modification of the prior court order. Even if you cannot afford to hire an attorney to represent...

What can we use as "proof" of irresponsible decision making and that living with bio-mom is not in best interest of daughter?

Where does SD want to live? In Texas, SD is old enough to express to the court her preference on where she wants to primarily reside. The court...

Can I halt the child visitation exchange until my court date?

If there is a court order in place regarding child visitation schedule, then you need to follow the terms of the order. If you deny him visitation,...

When we divorced my ex choose to take the chids health care and is stated so on the divorce papers all the while she

If your ex-wife is receiving health-care benefits for the child that is paid by the state, then this is probably the reason the AG is trying to...

I need to see if my next step would be to counter petition the divorce?

I would suggest talking to an attorney to make sure your best interests are protected. If there was a final trial in your case, where the Judge...

Does a parent with visitation have an obligation to transport the child to and from visitation?

In Texas, the Final Decree of Divorce typically includes a provision regarding dropping off and picking up the child from visitation. I would...

My ex bf has not pay his child support for 2 to 3 yr's or talk to him one's in a blue moon

Unfortunately, failure to pay child support is a separate issue from whether he has visitation with his son. It sounds like you already have an...