Questions answered by Thomas John Baker

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My son is 16 years old & support order was just placed in January 2015, can I request retro child support back to time of birth?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

Generally and specifically under Texas law after a court order is in place for current support, the issue of retroactive or back-support is ended...

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I am a minor & my parents want to give me permission to marry my boyfriend but he's illegal how would I do this?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

How old are you? You can receive parental consent to be married though under-aged or be married under-aged by court order. If you are married,...

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My two grand daughters have been living with me one for 6 years the other one for 4 years how do I get custody

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

Is there a prior court order regarding granddaughters? If so you must file a modification including request for temporary orders in that court. ...

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Legal resident in US, married in Mexico and filling for divorce.

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

Where are the children? Those may be your obligations. You may have spousal maintenance obligations to spouse. Consult with family law...

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Green card holder, married in Mexico and filling for divorce.

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

Please come again. Too few facts and too broad a question. Obligations as in what? Debts? Support? Are you Mexican national or U.S....

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Lost custody of my 5 year old daughter for having an older boyfriend

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

You need a family law attorney if you do not have one. Your chances will be better with one. Living with an opposite sex person is not an...

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I filed a Motion for Modification on child custody along with A Temporary restraining order until we have our court date.

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

I do not know what was in that temporary restraining order, but custody cannot be modified on a TRO or at all without a hearing. and the bar to...

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Can i move out of state with my children?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

You should take your court orders to family law counsel to advise. You should have a lawyer in place before you leave if you wind up needing him...

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There is a current custody order in place but the mother is not abiding by it.

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

Neither party can alter a court order, except as agreed between them. But this has nothing to do with whatever 50/50 custody is or means. You...

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My family law attorney sent Rule 11 agreement to OC. Oc's assistant signed his name with words "with permission". Still binding?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

I do not believe anyone can sign for that attorney, except another attorney acting for him. I do not believe it is binding. This is if anyone...

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My son is 16 years old & support order was just placed in January 2015, can I request retro child support back to time of birth?

I am a minor & my parents want to give me permission to marry my boyfriend but he's illegal how would I do this?

My two grand daughters have been living with me one for 6 years the other one for 4 years how do I get custody

Legal resident in US, married in Mexico and filling for divorce.

Green card holder, married in Mexico and filling for divorce.

Lost custody of my 5 year old daughter for having an older boyfriend

I filed a Motion for Modification on child custody along with A Temporary restraining order until we have our court date.

Can i move out of state with my children?

There is a current custody order in place but the mother is not abiding by it.

My family law attorney sent Rule 11 agreement to OC. Oc's assistant signed his name with words "with permission". Still binding?