Can I be sued for modification of custody from a collaborative agreement?

Conservatorship (aka custody) and child support can be modified if there are grounds under the Texas Family Code. One such ground is a material and...

What are the courts opinions on drug testing young children when one parent tests positive for drugs?

CPS will often drug test kids who have been removed from the parents, not to see if the kids themselves used drugs, but to determine if...

You can't file for uncontested divorce. You can only file a petition for divorce. If a waiver of service is filed by the respondent, that should...

If you want a divorce, you will eventually get one if you follow through with the process. Texas is a no-fault divorce state so you don't have to...

Can my Father become my sons legal guardian?

No, a grandparent cannot normally be given rights if there is at least one fit parent. It seems that your ex will be given another chance to...

Can I move out of state?

This does not seem like a great time to move. Check the petition you were served with. Is a standing order attached to it? That would forbid you...

Is A Temporary Order in a SPCR Void if the case is closed with no final order?

This is a question that people disagree on. My opinion is the temporary order was valid when it was in effect. So if he was ordered to pay you...

Can my spouse who has locked me out of our house put divorce papers in a moving box that he packed and did not tell me about?

If there’s no temporary order giving him temporary exclusive possession of the house, he can’t exclude you from the house. You can call a locksmith...

Coureous about an immigrant child ?

You should contact the Department of Family & Protective Services if you would like to be a foster parent. They could certainly use your help.

How do I marry my boyfriend who is in jail right now??

Proxy marriages are only available for members of the military in Texas, so you will have to figure out an in person solution if you intend to go...