Custody of child in Texas

1. Texas law does not let the child decide which parent gets sole custody ever. Texas law allows a child 12 years of age or older to state their...

He can only give you the rights in the property that he has. If she has a community property interest in the property, he can not convey that to...

How difficult could it be to adopt my step son?

The process would be to hire an attorney to prepare, file and prosecute a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and Step Parent Adoption. If the...

Is there alimony/ spousal Support in Texas ?

It depends on whether once the child support, and the property division are taken into consideration that you have sufficient funds to meet your...

What are my options?

You want to get Court orders for custody and visitation before he takes the children out of state. That doesn't have to include a child support...

Will I be able to adopt her?

I don't understand what you are asking. You want other options to what? If there are grounds for termination of his parental rights under Family...

What happens if non custodial parent refuses to pick up child from home? He says it's too far and does not want to make the driv

If he doesn't pic up the child, he misses his visit. If he doesn't return the child, you can file a motion for enforcement against him and ask...

Is there a visitation and custody order? If so you need to follow the order until it is modified. You can file a petition to modify. If there...

Can I file for divorce if my husband has cheated but haven't lived in my county for 90 days?

The Court does not have jurisdiction over the divorce until you have lived in your county for at least 90 days. The grounds don't matter.

I am in child support court for the first time. I have been to a mediator. What is the proper way to ask for a continuance?

File and serve (by mail, fax or email) a Verified (sworn) Motion for Continuance, set it for hearing, and serve copies of the notice of the hearing...