What is the best approach to finding out where my 18yr old son is when family refuses to tell me and abuse is suspected?

An 18 year old is an adult. Is he disabled or incapacitated? If not he gets to decide whether he wants to be in contact with you.

A jury trial is a lot of effort to go through to avoid paying $200. If you want a jury trial you have to pay the $30-40 jury fee or file an...

Can custody be awarded to a grandparent when there is Joint Conservatorship without the father's knowledge or consent?

What had probably happened is that CPS is just talking about their plans from the children- and not a court order. You can trump CPS' plans by...

What can I do to take my children with me?

Either of you can leave with the children if there is no custody order. It sounds like you need to hire an attorney and file for custody. It is...

How long does it take for mutually agreed terms to be filed and entered in to the court?

What do you suppose they are in cahoots to do? I love that term. Haven't heard it since the Sunday morning western Hop-a-Long Cassidy. Loved...

If I move can my 16 year old nephew move with me?

You should file for custody of your nephew. If someone is breaking into your house file a police report and press charges.

How are abuses of discretion addressed during the appeals procedure?

It is hard to give you advice in the abstract. I assume that you are trying to appeal a final judgment from the district court to the court of...

Most attorneys charge by the hour. If you don't pay them, they withdraw. I'm not sure why you are not "pro se" if your attorney no longer...

How do I get a name change approved?

1. Yes it is ok to apply in Texas for a name change if your live in Texas and meet their jurisdictional requirements. 2. That you are not trying...

What can I do if my parent abuses me

Take pictures. Tell your teachers, your father, your pastor, make a police report.