I am an american citizen and been married to my Panamanian wife for almost 5 years and she has a son am i able to adopt him?

Your being an immigrant does not stop you from adopting. See https://travel.state.gov/content/adoptionsabroad/en.html It would be much easier if...

Can a spouse have a locksmith change the locks if there is a personal protective order against him?

You can file for divorce in the Family Court and ask to temporarily be awarded the house while the divorce is pending. That may come down to...

Paying an attorney a flat rate--you often get what you paid for which is not much. It is the Texas Bar Association that you would make a complaint...

What steps are next?

Hire an attorney and get him served by substituted service or posting. Don't waste another year married to this guy.

Will I get in trouble for taking my kids to visit family for Christmas ?

You would technically be in contempt of Court if you do not have the children available for him to pick up at the date, place and time stated in...

Service by publication is ridiculously expensive. So find out the cost and then go and speak with an attorney and see if this is worth the effort....

Is there grounds to file a writ of habeas corpus, child custody?

Hire an attorney to review the Court file and advise you. A habeas corpus will probably have to be paired with a Petition to Modify, a Motion for...

In a court decree does it specifically have to say that on holiday visitation it is even years for one parent & odd years?

Nothing is implied. The parties' rights are what is stated in the Decree, no more no less. Take it to an attorney to review. Some Decrees are...

What can we do to get the baby back

If his rights were actually terminated, and it has been more than six months he probably has no options. Terminations are intended to be permanent...

If your husband file a divorce with no children and you were married fo 25 years can you ge spouse support and if so when do you

You must meet with a Family Law attorney ASAP and discuss your situation. If you lack funds to meet your minimum reasonable needs, and he has the...