I came to the US in 1997,and went back in 2006to see my sick mother,i came back to the US and got caught crossing illegally was

This is not a family law question. This is an immigration question.

We were married in the state of Virginia. we reside in texas. Is there alimony if I cant pay my expenses?

Yes you can file for divorce if you have lived in Texas for at least six months and within that county for at least the last ninety days. If there...

I live in Dallas, Texas and was needing advice on how to get a same sex divorce? I got married in New York and came back to TX.

Don't post your name here. No personally identifying information is AVVO's policy. That said until the Supreme Court says something different you...

You need to talk to your attorney. But the Court should not enter the Decree unless the other attorney has signed it as long as the attorney is...

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Parenting Coordinator

Hire an attorney. A legitimate parenting coordinator will be appointed by the court and is not hired by either party. That said--I don't see the...

I'm now separated and have my work permit expire and I want to know if I get charge back pay child support would I be deported

I think you are saying your income will be much less if you are deported. Yes, you will still be liable for the same monthly child support until...

Can my husband just not show up in court? Or does he need to file a motion to dismiss instead?

He should meet with an attorney. Whether he can nonsuit the case depends on whether the other side has filed a counterpetition or has otherwise...

It is customary that a child will have their father's last name in the US. Who cares what he is comfortable with? It wil cost three hundred in...

CHILD CUSTODY AT STAKE!

Hire an attorney who practices family law in your county and sue for custody. Do it while she is still in jail if possible.

What steps would my wife and I have to take to gain guardianship of her niece, who's mother wishes for her to reside with us?

Have an attorney draw up an affidavit giving permission for you to have possession and make medical and educational decisions for the child. The...