How would I go about trying to become custodial parent?

You can contact a local family law attorney to review the specific facts of your case and make recommendations to you based on those facts. A...

I live in Texas my son age 7 lives in California with the mother can I file for divorce and custody in Texas?

Custody of children of a marriage is addressed in the divorce decree. There are specific residency requirements to be met before filing for...

How much does a custodial parent get from the non custodial parent?

You can contact a local attorney or the local office of the Attorney General, child support division. In order to receive child support, you will...

What happens if I don't go to a custody hearing?

Your best option is to contact a local attorney who can help you work with your parents on this issue. It is never a good idea to ignore legal...

Non custodial parent is telling our child to call me by my first name and that she will come pick him one day and take him.

First, I completely agree that this behavior from the mother is inappropriate. The could go to court and try to get modified orders, but the...

My ex is filing for custody but I haven't been served papers, can she take our daughter from our rent home and withhold her?

Without court orders in place, you each have the rights to your daughter. Your first step is to talk to a local family law attorney who can tell...

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Absent any court orders, either parent has the right to possession of the children. If you do not have orders in place, your first step is to hire...

Can I move in with my mom at 17

If the court order spells out the visitation schedule, your mother and step dad have to follow it unless they can successfully change the order or,...

Child Support and Custody

At the very least, you should contact a local attorney for a consultation and review of the case documents. The attorney will be able to tell you...

Child Support

You can contact the Attorney General's child support division for the Houston area. If they are handling the case you moved down here, they will...