What is considered abandonment in Texas courts?

The case is civil, not criminal. Therefore there are no "charges" to file. Contempt of court yes, possibly. First thing, go consult family...

Texas case - Why do I need to file motion to terminate after child graduates

Sometimes the termination is doable by proof of birth age and graduation from high school. A motion to terminate withholding can be served on...

Once the Respondent always the Respondent; once the Petitioner always the Petitioner. Only if he non-suits his petition can you become the...

I have a charge of felony child abuse in Mississippi. I am wanting to move to Houston Texas. Can I get it ex-sponged.

Consult Mississippi criminal defense counsel who does expunctions. Mississippi law will determine your answer. If you plead guilty or were...

My Second Marriage

I doubt if it will, but talk to an immigration law specialist in Travis or Bexar counties..

Is it possible to get joint custody of a non biological child in the state of Texas

Go consult family law counsel about whether you have standing to file for a conservatorship of the child. I am not sure from your post facts. ...

It is a fraudulent scheme -- take it to the police. Do not send any money. You can go consult counsel, but it is a scam.

Am I still legally responsible for my 17 year old son?

You don't need any proof on bio-dad if his rights have been legally terminated by court order, and yes you are legally responsible as the adoptive...

Why would CPS give a case worker to a parent that does not have custody

CPS per se does not go after anyone. It is unclear from facts who are what CPS is investigating. Both parents can be "targets" or "subjects" of...

How can my mother gain parental rights of me again

After your parent's legal rights have been terminated, the parent cannot get parental rights back. When you are 18 you are free to live with her...