The amicus attorney is an attorney who works for the court. You need to consult with family law counsel if you have one retained for a jury trial...

My husband put on the divorce petition that we are no longer living together which is not true can he do that?

Not living under the same roof has little to no effect on custody. For many reasons persons cannot live under the same roof with no real bearing...

Do I need an attorney? Would one be better for my case?

You may wish to contact Houston Volunteer Lawyers, seek pro bono counsel or Legal Aid. You may retain private counsel who may enforce your...

My ex-wife is still hitting me up for back child support and she never complied with court order on visitation what can i do?

Consult with family law counsel in Hidalgo County. A transfer is mandatory to where a child's county of residence has been the preceding 6...

My 17 yr old passed away. What steps do I take first to begin the process of removing child support? Do I get a lawyer or my ex?

I am very sorry for your loss. You can file a "suggestion" of death with the court clerk and serve copies to all parties affected. Put the Texas...

Can I give my wife power of attorney over my son that is not her biological child?

You can give her power of attorney for medical, school, etc., called in loco parentis power of attorney. I would try never to have the absences...

Can a cease and desist letter be used for my ex who has publicly called me names and threatened to run me over with his car?

You need to contact your county's prosecutor which handles family violence protective order applications and possibly file to modify parent-child...

How can I get my rights back after they have been terminated in the state of Texas.

Your appeal is probably your last best recourse to reverse your termination. I do not understand what you mean "no evidence surgery was...

Does a Petitioner whom the court has realigned as Respondent, have 20 days to file a counter-claim and answer?

Please consult confidentially with family law counsel in Houston/Harris County as soon as possible. I have not heard of a party being...

Will I get the same amount of child support from dept of child services as with a lawyers help?

You would be better off if you were able to retain local counsel (In Dallas County if that is where the child support action will be brought under...