If a bio father signs over rights, is there a way to state in the agreement that we will allow his introduction to her?

If you have grounds to terminate under Family Code Section 161, such as nonpayment of child support (it is either 6 or 12 months), then file your...

Is an original petition the same verbiage and layout of a counter-petition only with the added word "counter?"

Yes, and the identity of the parties switch and have the word counter in front of them. You are the Respondent in the case, you would be the...

How much jail time could my husband get in jail for not paying his child support ?

Up to 180 days per violation. Usually if there are multiple violations they run concurrently meaning all at the same time. I have not known...

Once my granddaughter (through cps, tx)relative adopt., how do I maintain my rights to see her or fight for her?

Once a parent's rights to a child have been terminated, they are a legal stranger to the child. You can treat them as an other stranger. If you...

Does my husband have to pay for my lawyer

You need to meet with a Family Law attorney right away. He may very well be ordered to pay for your lawyer (interim attorney fees). He can hide...

They might. You are still a minor until 18. You should be at home and not in the street.

Okay, so my mom and I just got into a fight and I need to know the laws for a 17 year old to runway in the date of Texas.

Yes you are a minor subject to your parent's rules until you turn 18.

Visa eligibilities

This is an immigration question. I changed the practice area.

I need visitation modified. Dad is lying to court about residence so he doesn't need my approval for visitation.

You just posted an almost identical question not 5 minutes ago. I don't know what you think the connection is between his living in Florida and not...

My ex claims to live in TX but actually lives in FLA. it states he gets kids 1/3//5 weekends> he does not come most weekends

You can file a Motion to Modify the father's visitation if the current possession schedule is not in the children's best interests. Print anything...