Divorce/Texas/with kids - Do I have to wait till I'm served Petition of Divorce before I file a Respondent's Original Answer?

You can. There are a few rights you can waive if you don't file them before or at the same time as your answer--such as having to do with the...

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I have joint custody of my 3 boys, all teens. Can I collect support from their mother?

Most attorneys (like other people) want to be paid for their work. Yes you can file for child support. But whether you can file now may depend on...

What can i do about my daughters father being high on marijuana around my daughter.

Whatever you need to do through the Court has to be done in New Jersey. For Texas to have jurisdiction over the children --they would have to have...

My Ex Husband Divorced me with out notice or having being served. He lied to the court and said I abandoned the marriage.

His attorney owes no duty to you. Whether there is anything you can do depends on when you found out and how much time has passed. You are...

Can I have my geographic restriction lifted?

You need to hire an attorney, who will file a petition to modify and set it for trial. You have to convince the judge that the move is in the...

Do i need an attorney for a divorce papers to be signed?

You need an attorney to prepare the divorce petition, file it, arrange service, prepare a final decree of divorce, and do the final hearing if you...

Can i get full custody of my daughters if their father is in jail?

Probably. You will need to establish paternity of the youngest.

Can a cease and desist letter be used for my ex who has publicly called me names and threatened to run me over with his car?

You may get an order excluding him from attending these activities or from coming within so many feet of you if he does, or speaking with you in a...

When can I file motion to change child support amount?

Your problem is that you are representing yourself. I cannot untangle your case on this forum. Either hire an attorney or pay an attorney for an...

Can a judge refuse to set a court date and force me to hire a lawyer?

Without knowing more--it would seem that the Judge is trying to help you, and is probably frustrated that the two of you are not following...