My wife and I are separating after being together for 15 years. This is a common law marriage. Can I file for divorce?

It sounds like a common law marriage. Talk to an attorney in person to be sure. But yes, I believe you need a divorce.

14 yr old now being forced by dad to use schedule never used. always goes over at least 1 time week Chances of us having amende

Hire an attorney. It is common that if one person files something, the other parent will reciprocate/retaliate.

What do I do next when my husband won't answer the divorce papers?

Don't get legal advice from clerks or other non-lawyers. IF you had him properly served by a process server, your spouse is in default . In that...

What do they want from him? Has he taken the classes? Is he passing drug tests? Why is your being there not supervision? You don't have to sign...

I guess you are saying the Judge ordered a drug test. I am not sure how you wouldn't know what the judge ordered, since the orders are written and...

Am I within my rights to move my daughter overseas with me?

Yes he has a legal to stand on. He is a parent. He has visitation (albeit supervised) and you want to take the child away to make it near...

Is my ex-girlfriend putting me through a serious issue that I'll need to bring on a lawyer?

Common law marriage in Texas is not just living together. There are three prongs. 1. Living together. 2. Holding yourself out to others to be...

My seventeen year old wants to live with me. What do we need to file with the court?

Hire an attorney. File a Motion to Modify custody. Ask for a Temporary Orders Hearing and a Judicial Interview with the children in chambers so...

What role does the DA play in a child protective investigation

The District Attorney is the attorney for CPS (actually the attorney for the State) when CPS takes you to court to terminate your parental...

Yes. You cannot sign affidavits lightly. The consequence is that you are apparently common law married and need a divorce.