Are there penalties for my wife filing her taxes alone while in the process of divorce?

Look at your orders in your case, and any standing orders that were attached to the divorce petition to see whether they address this issue. If...

If you have an order (the Temporary Restraining Order) saying that you don't have to release them--don't release them. I advise clients to keep...

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Divorce+ motion for continuance

File your motion for continuance. Make sure it is verified and/or supported by an affidavit which contains your reasons. You want to put...

Can a noncustodial parent who has not contacted child in over a year have his parent(grandparent) come get the child?

They could file for grandparent visitation rights under certain circumstances--not sure they apply here. Family Code 153.432, and 153.433. But I...

Where can I find a lawyer that represents Fathers?

Family attorneys throughout DFW represent both mothers and fathers in getting custody. I think you want a good experienced custody attorney. Call...

Is there a quick way to withhold visitation from non-custodial parent? How much proof is needed?

Emergency temporary restraining order.

I have Temporary sole custody of my 2 children and wish to finalize it. How can I accomplish this on my own?

I don't know whether you have filed for custody or had him served yet. But the progression is preparing the custody petition (whether original or...

My ex husband claimed my daughter on his taxes for 2013, but she did spend 50% of her time with him. Can he do this?

Your divorce was granted by the State. Federal taxes are governed by the Federal Govt. and the IRS Code. The State tries to give some guidance. ...

Do I have grounds to relinquish my parental rights?

Yes, I think you should hire an attorney to file to terminate your parental rights. Your problems are not because of the child and the mother. ...

How long do I have to wait for the judge to grant my default divorce w/kids?

Lawsuits are not self executing. Moving the case along is one of the many things that lawyers do that laypeople think the court does. I did NOT...