Questions answered by Thomas John Baker

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I want to get a divorce from my husband

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

The house and all property is presumptively community property. If inception of title (earnest money contract) occurred during marriage it is...

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What are your opinions on my situation and reason to want to file for emacipation? How much does a attorney usually charge to ??

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

The key requirements are living separate and apart from parents or managing conservator and being self-supporting and managing your own financial...

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How do I get custody moved

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

If he choked your child you never had to make any agreement with him about not paying support. You would and should have gotten custody of her. ...

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Can a parent simply walk away from a child without any penalties ?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

Withholding food is neglect at the least if not child abuse. CPS needs to be called at 800-252-5400 so they can investigate and protect the...

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Can a dad have so much power to decide when a 15 year old American citizen living in Mexico could come back to the USA ?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

Consult family law counsel in person please. If there is no court order in effect regardng the child, the only legal control the father might...

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Is there a court hearing to withdraw from a child custody case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

Your attorney knows what to do and how to do it. You need to talk with him or her. My only question is whether that is in your grandchildren's...

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CPS received an anonymous call that you are smoking marijuana and your in an abusive marriage, do you have to take a drug test?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

You are not required to do any requests by CPS which are all voluntary and not court-ordered. You only are required to do what a court orders. ...

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Can i give power of attorney to my mother over my kids cause cps is giving me the run arounds and it's been over a year?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

Consult family law counsel about the ramifications of giving your mother power of attorney as to how it impacts your rights. Also consult about...

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What do I do if I just found out I have a daughter.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2018

The issue of importance should not be money but 18 years of lost time of no relationship. Contact family law counsel please in person. If no...

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Trying to find a family lawyer to help with supervised vistitation for my 3 mth old baby

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 20, 2018

it sounds like an OAG setting. Check with Brazos County Bar Association about possible Legal Aid or Volunteer Lawyer assistance. If you have...

Thomas John Baker's Answers (19719)

I want to get a divorce from my husband

What are your opinions on my situation and reason to want to file for emacipation? How much does a attorney usually charge to ??

How do I get custody moved

Can a parent simply walk away from a child without any penalties ?

Can a dad have so much power to decide when a 15 year old American citizen living in Mexico could come back to the USA ?

Is there a court hearing to withdraw from a child custody case?

CPS received an anonymous call that you are smoking marijuana and your in an abusive marriage, do you have to take a drug test?

Can i give power of attorney to my mother over my kids cause cps is giving me the run arounds and it's been over a year?

What do I do if I just found out I have a daughter.

Trying to find a family lawyer to help with supervised vistitation for my 3 mth old baby