Questions answered by Dorothea Elaine Laster

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Terminate parental rights?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Maybe. Nonpayment of child support is a ground for termination of parental rights under Section 161 of the Texas Family Code. You must prove one...

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Can I go through AG for child support?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

You can apply for child support services through the AG but it is still this Court that will make the decision. If I had to guess what happened,...

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I have a job offer that is twice what I am making now but I would have to relocate two hours away. Can I just do this?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

If there are no orders that say you cannot move you can. But he may file suit within 6 months of the move, and ask the court to order that the...

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Can I get my kids back if my aunt adopted them an do she have the right to collect child support on me what can I do about this.

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Hmmm. Something is not right. Either she did not adopt them (and just has custody), or this is back child support you owed her before the...

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Does a father have the right to get an extended order upon his request?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Short answer: Yes, usually. Long answer: There are alternate versions of the standard visitation/ possession order in the Family Code, sometimes...

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How do I go about possibly gaining custody of my daughter who lives in a different state.

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

You need to take it up with an attorney who practices in North Carolina where the child lives. Use the Find an Attorney tab on the top of this...

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How much can we do on our own to cut down on lawyer cost (contest etc)? What are the chances of him retaining his rights?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Incarceration for 2 years or more is a ground for termination under Family Code Section 161. She must prove that there is a ground for termination...

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Do it have to say it in the orders for it to be legit? Or does it apply because the judge said it and its in the transcripts?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

It is your job to make sure that the judges verbal orders get into the written orders that the judge signs. If it is not in an order it cannot be...

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Do I file an 'Answer' before the counter petition or not at all?

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

The main concern usually is just get something filed within the time for you to file an answer so a default judgment is not entered against you. ...

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How can i go about getting them back

Dorothea's answer | Answered on March 25, 2016

Get an attorney to review the file. But from what you say it sounds like your parental rights have been terminated. If that is true there is no...

Dorothea Elaine Laster's Answers (17270)

Terminate parental rights?

Can I go through AG for child support?

I have a job offer that is twice what I am making now but I would have to relocate two hours away. Can I just do this?

Can I get my kids back if my aunt adopted them an do she have the right to collect child support on me what can I do about this.

Does a father have the right to get an extended order upon his request?

How do I go about possibly gaining custody of my daughter who lives in a different state.

How much can we do on our own to cut down on lawyer cost (contest etc)? What are the chances of him retaining his rights?

Do it have to say it in the orders for it to be legit? Or does it apply because the judge said it and its in the transcripts?

Do I file an 'Answer' before the counter petition or not at all?

How can i go about getting them back