First, you can be named a defendant in a suit such as this. This real question is whether or not the plaintiff can prevail against you personally....

In texas, can a mother make the father give up his parental rights?

The courts in Smith County may agree to terminate the father's parental rights in this circumstance. It's important to consult with a local...

My husband and I have temporary custody of our 11month old grandson, my daughter asked us when he was 3 months to take care of

I'm not sure by the facts whether or not your "temporary custody" is formalized by a court order. I'll assume it's not a formal court order, but...

What steps should i take to get my kids back from cps

First, you shouldn't admit on a public web site that you smoked weed ever, especially when CPS has your children in care. Second, you should...

My child turned 18 in June. He would be a senior in High School this year. He dropped out of school yesterday. Mother trying

The first place to look for the answer to this question is the language of the most recent court order governing the payment of child support. In...

My Ex Husband was notified that on a past jointly filed return we owed monies. Ex contacted me and said "we owe"...

You may or may not be responsible for the payment of the back taxes, but you'll need to seek the advice of an experienced tax attorney. Generally...

Husband deceased left no wills

Seek out an attorney who has experience in probate matters and laws of intestate (meaning "without a will" succession and distribution.. If your...

What Happens to personal items after death?

In all states, personal items are distributed according to the wishes of the decedent, if such wishes are clearly stated in a valid will. If your...

How to nominate successor trustee if all named successor trustees have died?

In general, you'll first need to look to the language of the trust document, which may contain a provision addressing this issue. Sometimes, trust...

Whether or not the IRS will allow your husband to claim your child depends upon several factors including length of residence with new husband,...