Divorce finalized last Summer

No, you needed to request that during the marriage. At retirement age you may be entitled to part of his social security. If he had retirement...

Can I take me soon to be baby father to court for emotional distress?

No emotional distress claim. You can sue him for paternity, child support and health insurance.

Does my new husband have any legal rights to my 17 year old daughter as a Step Father?

He has no legal rights to your daughter generally. BUT if you are going to leave your child with any other person to care for while you are in a...

Can I evict my boyfriend if he's on the lease but does not pay rent or bills?

The landlord can evict him. Are they aware of the domestic violence? Get a protective order through the district attorney's office.

Cps Investigator gave me a drug test i pass. My new born baby is clean also.

If you have a prior termination under a D or E ground, Family Code Section 161.001(M) allows CPS to file to terminate your parental rights to your...

What happens if a spouse doesn't show up to court or respond to the serving?

You get a default judgment entered against him. You appear in court with your proposed Decree and prove up your divorce.

My mother in law is a meth addict and very violent. How can I keep her from seeing my child?

You can ask the court to enjoin your husband from allowing her to have unsupervised access to the child. Your testimony is proof. Discuss it with...

Is this grounds for terminating his rights?

No. You have to have at least one ground for termination liste under Texas Family Code Section 161, or the father must agree to terminate.

This is a criminal law question. I don't think the fact that there were children matters. This may or may not be current law. Sec. 25.02. ...

Options to change my child's last name

You have two options, 1) you can file a petition for name change; or 2) file for termination of parental rights and a step parent adoption.