A person would be best advised not to be married or have intercourse with a first cousin in Texas as the risk of being prosecuted and the...

I lost custody of my kids to the state

The question is whether your parental rights have been terminated by court order. If yes, you had/have six months to file a petition for bill of...

What is the correct lawyer I need to have to file suit against the sheriffs office for abuse and neglect while in custody

Consult a personal injury attorney who does litigation against government entities. The Texas Tort Claims Act requires six months' notice of your...

How do I come about changing my son's last name, to just mine.

You probably need to file a paternity suit which includes conservatorship, visitation, support, medical support and your child's legal name and...

What are my options when I have a temporary order that is over my final order?

Try to consult family law counsel and find out your Legal Aid options if affording counsel is an issue. If CPS removed your child you could have...

My former boyfriend filed jointly at least one year that we were together. Does that mean that we are legally married in Texas?

Common law marriage proof requires evidence of agreement to be married (mutual intent of both parties), holding yourselves out to public as married...

What legal rights does a biological father in Texas have to a child born out of wedlock?

The biological father has the right to obtain legal counsel and establish his paternity and request court orders for conservatorship, visitation,...

I wasn't divorced before I got married again. Is my second marriage void?

Your most recent marriage is presumed valid against all others. Proof of the existence of a prior marriage not being dissolved by divorce or...

How can I get visitation of my nephew?

Consult family law counsel. Determine through counsel whether you have standing to seek custody of your nephew. An aunt or uncle must show that...

Can I kick my husband out live in Brownsville. TX

You need to file for divorce and seek temporary orders, including exclusive use of the residence. Try to obtain family law counsel in Brownsville...