Can we file abandonment in the State of Texas and have a parents rights terminated for a step parent adoption?

Abandonment is one reason that a court may grant a termination of rights. However, and this is a very important however, the court must also find...

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I have a child who is older than 12 that wants to change his living arrangements from living with is mom to living with me perm

In Texas, if a child is older than 12 (and in rare cases even if the child has not reached that age) a conservator can petition the court to confer...

You need a statement that there was no family violence in your case. This is a good example of why you should hire an attorney to draft your...

We have filed petition for termination of parental rights & step parent adoption, bio father signed waiver of citation what next

Ms. Lowry is correct you need a lawyer. A termination - even a voluntary one - is very difficult to do and you are going to need competent counsel...

If I represent myself in a custody case am I forfeiting my right to re-petition the court for custody in the future?

Mr. Kielich js right on two points. First, you do not forfeit your right to seek later modification by representing yourself, but you will need to...

Can I file a protective order years after an incident of domestic violence if the perpetrator continues to harass me?

A protective order for mere harassment would be unusual, even if family violence is in the distant past. The harassment may, however, be enough to...

I want to know if I have a chance to get my daughter back?

It sounds from your facts like the CPS case has already closed, but was there also an accompanying court case? For your child's grandmother to be...

I'm A U.S citizen and my boyfriend is illegal we are having a kid.

Repost this in the Immigration Law Forum.

What can I do to appeal my divorce?

You have not stated when your final divorce decree was final, so I am only putting out generic options, but if you act quickly you can file an...

If my husband gets custody of my son and I am mentally disabled on social security will I have to pay child support?

Yes, you will almost certainly be required to pay child support if your son lives primarily with your husband. However, you need to sit down with...