Custodial Parent (mom) in jail for multiple charges. Dad wants custody. What do I need to do ?

Who currently has custody, and why is your daughter with them instead of you? Is CPS involved? Did CPS know you were an option? These are important...

Consider filing a report with CPS, who may place her with you if they remove her from your husband's custody. Texas also offers self-help family...

Child safety

There are a number of issues here, and since your daughter's health is on the line, you really need to hire a lawyer. First, your daughter is...

Without knowing the specific facts of your case, it's impossible to know how good your ex's chances are. The courts, though, have a strong...

Do I have to release my son to his father for visitation given the circumstances below?

This depends on what your custody order says. If your custody order requires visitation, then yes, you have to release him. If you're concerned...

Interstate 50 50 custody visitation

What does your parenting plan/custody order say? In most cases, the courts require parents to split the cost, but no one can help you without...

I need an annulment

While abandonment is sufficient grounds for divorce, it is not enough to get an annulment. Please see the attached blog post for more details about...

Can noncustodial parent take his children on a vacation out of state during his visitation? does he need permission in writing?

Unless your parenting plan says otherwise, you do not need permission. If you're embroiled in ongoing conflict, please know this is really bad for...

Father isn't obeying by visitation rights for my children

You need an attorney now. The longer this goes on, the less likely it is that you will retain visitation rights, since courts often defer to the...

Can I pick my child up from someone who has no legal rights to my child?

Absolutely not. The party who has custody has the right to select alternative caregivers. If you attempt to take your child, you could be charged...