To my knowledge it falls to the estate of the parent if any. There may be a moral obligation, but there is not a legal one. Talk to the probate law...

Is there a way to go around waiting for baby's birth to finalize divorce ?

Not that I know of. The biological father needs to be joined into the divorce by a paternity suit.

What can I do?

Your brother needs to hire a Family Law attorney and file a Motion for Enforcement (contempt) against her.

got divorced separated one year got back together as common law is the divorce still valid

If you got remarried--common law or otherwise--you now need a divorce. In Texas. common law marriage requires three things: 1) you live together;...

How can I protect my son from his father who is facing a felony for evading arrest?

Is it an Attorney General conference? You don't want to agree to orders for visitation if you think the father is a danger to the child. It is...

What would happen to custodian if child was found to be living with father who has a court order not to be left alone with him?

CPS might investigate. If Steve is now an appropriate placement, he may be awarded custody. If he isn't, CPS and the Court would try to find a...

Wanting to file a divorce on the basis of emotional abuse and threats?

Be careful that he doesn't seriously wound or kill you. If you were married when you bought the house it is community property for the two of you...

I'm a son and my mom and dad got divorced and my mom has custody of me and I wish to go live with my dad

Your Dad would need to file for custody. I don't know what "a little abusive" is. Sounds like you may wish to discuss it with your mother too.

The mediator refused to allow my mother to be present, the other party had his attorney present. Is there any recourse

The mediator is in charge of who attends, unless the judge orders something different. An attorney and your mother are two completely different...

Will being married out weigh a power of attorney ?

You only have interest in the community property as a result of your marriage. A gift is your husband's separate property. Talk with a Family law...