No. The food stamps and other benefits she gets for your daughter come from tax payer funds. We don't want to support your daughter if you can. ...

Can You Close A Step-Parent Adoption Case?

Affidavits of relinquishment can be made irrevocable for a period of time. Usually 90 days. If you don't terminate his parental rights within...

How do I respond to a temporary orders hearing?

You operate as your own attorney. You present your case, question your witnesses, and offer evidence. You testify yourself. You cross examine the...

What does Memoradum opinion issued and under Disposition is Affirmed

It means that the decision of the trial court was upheld. It is bad news for whoever appealed. It is good news for who ever won at trial.

How do you relinquish your paternal rights to your child

It depends on what you mean. If you just want to give him custody, one of you would hire an attorney to file a petition to modify, and draft an...

Can a 26 year old father get custody of baby daughter born to mother in the custody of the TDCJ?

If he wants custody he may well be advised to sue for custody/paternity while she is in jail. It would be much easier than waiting for her to get...

Can I file a suit affecting the parent- child relationship, in my county if there is no child custody order?

The child support order is a custody order, you just don't have visitation.

Where does the signed Waiver of Citation go?

It is filed in the divorce case where the petition for divorce is filed. You have to give them a copy of the file stamped petition with the waiver.

What behavior would constitute a judge to rule in favor of this proposal?

Hire an attorney. If the father has no driver's license and 5 DWIs that might do it. A third party may be over the top.

Can I receive split joint managing conversatorship (50/50 time between parents) with my ex playing me child support?

Maybe. Meet with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your facts. You can find one in your area using the find an attorney tab at the...