Running and hiding is an option. You are right -- if he tries, he may be able to find you. Self-defense through self-help and security are...

You must consult family law counsel, and you must find a way to retain one of us if you want to get your child home over your sister's opposition. ...

How do I get a child support/custody case transferred from Maryland to Texas?

You obtain a certified copy of Maryland court orders and register them in new Texas county of jurisdiction over your children and serve notice to...

Consult immigration law in part. If both parents agree, it should be done by filing a sworn petition in family law court in county of child's...

Can my friend marry her boyfriend she is 16 and her boyfriend is 21 ?

A person must be 18 in Texas to marry or obtain a court order to marry under the age of 18. Texas Family Code has been amended to do away with...

Is it illegal for a 23 year old to have relations with a 17 year old ?

Texas Penal Code Section 21.11 and 22.011 define the legal age of consent in Texas. Penal Code Sec. 21.11 prohibits sexual conduct with a child...

What can I do to stop the family from keeping my daughter?

I agree with Ms. Laster. Do not publish confidential personal information, such as names, on social media. You do not know your audience. No...

How can I keep my exwife's ex-husband away from my child ?

Your main option is a family violence protective order. Discuss it with private family law counsel or Smith County DA or County Attorney or...

How much is it to add a last name to a child birth certificate my daughter doesn’t want to take off her biological dad last nam?

You must file a sworn petition for change of name of minor per Texas Family Code Chapter 45. The other parent is a necessary party to the suit. ...

Can I get my child support payments lowered if I have to travel over 500 miles and the other parent doesn't meet me half way?

You have two different issues. Visitation travel costs can be allocated against the party moving. Question is who moved from where, and where...