How do you change your child's last name without non-custodial parent's agreement?

Hire an attorney. There are ways to serve people who cannot be found.

I don't read Latin, but was taught that Nunc Pro Tunc means "then as now." That means your Decree will be corrected as if the new version was the...

What does Decree or Order does not contain the required finding concerning family violence mean?

The Decree needs to state whether there has been a history of family violence. That is what the Judge needs to sign the Decree. I don't know what...

Why was it "too late" for my atty to give Judge my hair follicle test? It proved I was honest & not on drugs.

Because the evidence had closed. You need to present your evidence at the trial--not after it. Your attorney could have filed various motions to...

What evidence do I need to bring and do I need to bring witnesses to testify for the best interest of children in TX?

You should bring an experienced family law attorney. And you need to hire that person ASAP to give them time to prepare for the hearing, review...

HIPPA violation

That would be a huge violation if true, and if you had not consented to the disclosure. If you were drunk you may have consented and not remember....

What is the chance of a father who lives in another state obtaining custody?

From your description of the facts--not much chance. Hire an attorney. Unrepresented people don't generally do well if the other side has an...

Marriage and Spouse's debt

You don't take on his debts by virtue of your marriage, but a creditor can go after the nonexempt community property to satisfy the debt. Keep a...

You appeared in two ways, by signing the waiver and signing the Decree. You participated. Meet with an attorney. You are not going to be able to...

File a motion for enforcement (a.k.a. contempt) on the unpaid medical expenses and failure to provide health insurance. File a countermotion to...