I cannot afford a lawyer, how do I prepare to represent myself when petitioning to modify geographical restriction in decree?

You need family law counsel. You may need to file a jury demand. Your husband needs to support your legal effort if he wants you to relocate...

Joint Custody

Neither the parent nor the child has the right to disregard or violate court-ordered rights and powers. You can file an enforcement against the...

You should retain family law counsel. You file sworn petition for change of name of minor in accordance with Texas Family Code Chapter 45. ...

Can I keep my wife's son if she dies?

You would file to modify parent-child relationship orders hopefully before she passes. She should put guardian provision in a Will and/or...

Laser injury to the right eye.

She needs to take any court orders, i.e., judgment(s), to personal injury and appellate counsel ASAP. Time is of the essence. Insufficient...

When the custodial parent gets arrested and sentenced to prison, does custody automatically go to the non custodial parent?

Nothing happens automatically in your case. You must file a petition to modify parent-child relationship to include temporary orders motion. ...

Is the divorce final when you go before a Judge but they said 30 days. What does that mean?

Your divorce was or is final when the Judge signs 'your final decree. From that day a party has 30 days to file motions after which the judgment...

Go to the hearing and just announce to the court "not ready" and that you need more time to retain family law counsel. Do not try to do anything...

I asked a question earlier and everyone took it the wrong way.

Well I was one who did not know the rest of your story. I am sorry that your children hate going with their dad. I strongly encourage their...

How can i adopt my girlfriends daughter in texas

You probably should get married if both of you are ready and committed The mother would need to file for adoption by you. My legal concern is...