Consult and retain family law counsel about filing a petition for termination and adoption of a stepchild. Your 13-year-old must consent to the...

What is the difference between an amended petition and order?

The amended petition is his current allegations of grounds and relief sought. An order is the final resolution of claims pleaded. Do not sign...

Can I the non custodial parent get my payments lowered?

No time governs your filing for a modification, but 10 months ago was not that long ago. You must plead and prove a material and substantial...

Before you file anything consult Texas family law counsel in McLennan County area regarding whether you should file any special appearance or plea...

How do you sue the attorney general in texas if they did not tell you of court date?

The remedy is not against OAG but for a new trial or bill of review depending on time limits. Family law counsel is needed at this point. This...

If you are filing a divorce you must have been domiciled in Texas for the preceding 6 months and resident of the county in which you are filing the...

I want to dissolve or have a protective order lifted.

Consult family law counsel in person. Your situation is too serious for this limited forum. Get victim counseling. The vacating or lifting of...

How can my boyfriend get full custody without their mother having visitation?

Please call Texas Department of Family Protective Services Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400. Help your boyfriend obtain legal counsel to file to...

I need to know what steps to take in gaining full/primary custody of my daughter when she is born?

Texas has no full custody. Trying to get primary residence of a newborn is a tough road and a tall order. File parent-child relationship suit...

Ex girlfriend tried to say she would pursue child support charges if I didn't meet with her. What can I do?

The best thing you can do is probably nothing, no contact, no communication of any kind, basically a complete black-out of the ex. If she says...