Most Judges will follow the guidelines even though a Judge has the discretion to rule what she/he believes is in the "best interest " of the child...

The Texas Family Code clearly states that a new spouses income is not to be considered in calculating child support. Only include your income.

Your rights are no different from anyone else. Employment status is not a primary concern to the court. It has been my experience that courts are...

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How do I go about getting papers drawn up to have him sign over his rights?

You should hire an attorney to file a Petition to Terminate his Parental Rights. Based on the facts you have outlined you have the grounds to do...

BCan i press child abandonment charges on my ex for failing to exercise his visitation and pay his child support?

I know of no criminal law for child abandonment. your remedies lie in the Family Code. You can file an enforcement action seeking payment of the...

Does my ex have grounds for primary custody?

Your question raises a lot of issues. I would want to know the age of the child. If she is over the age of twelve you can ask the court to confer...

If I have a paper notarized with the fathers visitation rights will it work in the court of law?

A notarizes statement will not keep your children safe. The only thing that is binding on your husband is a court order signed by a Judge or a Rule...

I have a recorded conversation of my ex and I agreeing to allow our 12 year old son attend school here is that enforceable.

No. The only agreement that is enforceable is a court order signed by a judge or a Rule 11 Agreement signed by both parties and filed with the...

What can I do legally if ex receives a lot of child support and refuses to participate or pay for kid activities?

This is always a tough question. Your Ex cannot be ordered to pay for any extra curricular activities I have been successful in getting a Judge to...

Can we require supervised visits for a child if we already have court papers?

If you do not follow the court order you run the risk of being in contempt of court. The mother is entitled to her court ordered visitation until...