I filed a divorce, I am only asking for car. Husband responded with general answer. Should I ask the court for a final hearing?

If your petition didn't ask for what you want to be awarded, you should amend your petition prior to requesting a trial. If your marriage was of...

Would it better if I had a lawyer to assist with adoption?

Yes it would be much better if you had an attorney. An adoption agency can help you find a child. Or the Department of Family and Protective...

Child with Ex-boyfriend, no real child support, no real contact, refuses to sign his rights over to step-father, what can I do?

To terminate his rights he either needs to agree and sign an affidavit of relinquishment of parental rights, or you need to prove that you have one...

My husband ( american ) needs to adopt my daughter ( german) or she won't get a ssn which she need for school what do we need ?

An international adoption may be involved and take some time. The child's biological father would need to voluntarily relinquish his parental...

Is a three year old required to spend a whole month at her father's in the summer? I thought it was only for school aged kids.

It is presumed that the standard possession order is in the best interest of children three years of age or older. I heard no reason why this...

Getting sole custody

If you want to terminate her parental rights you will probably need to have a wife prepared to adopt. The State wants two parents available to...

Why would at attorney set a trail date verse a regular hearing date for a Motion to Enforce?

The Courts decide what authority to give Associate Judges for hearing cases. Sometimes they hear contempt cases but not usually. I think one...

Can i terminate my daughters dads rights?

The grounds for termination of parental rights are listed in Family Code Section 161. You probably will not get a Judge to agree with termination...

That liability should have been divided in the divorce if you knew about it before the Decree was entered. Does the Decree address liabilities...

Can I move out at 17 if i'm unemancipated but I let my parents know where i'm going and i'm still attending school?

That would make you a runaway unless you have your parent's permission.