Questions answered by Thomas John Baker

Archived

Is there anything I can do about this and was it against the law?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Your step-daughter violated your rights and your husband's rights recording a conversation to which she was not a party. She violated state and...

Archived

If i took a paternity test and a court serves me and sets a court date does that mean i am the father?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Having a court date does not mean you are the father. You must file a denial and request for genetic testing. Genetic testing results will...

Archived

As a follow up to my previous question, I plan to notice multiple motions for a hearing at the same time.

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Monetary damages are not a part of a modification suit, but if you insist I guess it's a Motion for Monetary Damages. Though you say do not do...

Archived

Injunction?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Help your wife get family law counsel. If it is a CPS removal suit, she can ask the court for appointed counsel. The Judge cannot put a...

Archived

What do I do if the temp orders states I may not come 200 yards of her residence but she says I can only see them at her house?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

I agree with Ms. Laster's suggestion/recommendation to designate someone like a brother, sister, parent, or mutually agreed friend to exchange the...

Archived

In the state of Texas at what age can a child refuse to go with the non custodial parent?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

The child at no age chooses or refuses to visit their other parent if there is a court order in place. At age 12 the court may talk to the child...

Archived

How do I file for a court appointed lawyer for a child custody case

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Courts do not appoint counsel in child custody cases. Check with Legal Aid for Kerr...

Archived

Petition to modify parent child relationship in Texas and I’m seeking damages from spouse for deception and fraud.

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Monetary damages is not a possible relief in a modification suit.

Archived

I want to remove the man listed on my birth certificate as he is not my father and add my biological father?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Two legal options: ask your actual father if he wishes to adopt you, and/or file a paternity suit to establish parentage ( paternity) and correct...

Archived

Can the 7 consecutive days of the father's extend summer visitation be bisected by one of his normal visitation weekends?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 21, 2018

Summer supersedes weekends when the summer visitation is properly elected on or before April 1. But the weekend during the summer is part of the...

Thomas John Baker's Answers (19719)

Is there anything I can do about this and was it against the law?

If i took a paternity test and a court serves me and sets a court date does that mean i am the father?

As a follow up to my previous question, I plan to notice multiple motions for a hearing at the same time.

Injunction?

What do I do if the temp orders states I may not come 200 yards of her residence but she says I can only see them at her house?

In the state of Texas at what age can a child refuse to go with the non custodial parent?

How do I file for a court appointed lawyer for a child custody case

Petition to modify parent child relationship in Texas and I’m seeking damages from spouse for deception and fraud.

I want to remove the man listed on my birth certificate as he is not my father and add my biological father?

Can the 7 consecutive days of the father's extend summer visitation be bisected by one of his normal visitation weekends?