Trying to get fathers rights terminated, he is incarcerated for child endangerment, my finance wants to adopt her

You should touch base with a licensed attorney to discuss this matter because there are several issues you mention that may be problematic. In most...

Do I need to get a divorce from my common law marriage?

You have already answered many of the issues a court will review in determining the validity of an informal marriage. A court will consider the...

I signed the AOP for my daughter to have my and only my last name and not her mothers maiden name... help me!

Based on the information you provided, it is unclear what legal advice you are seeking. If you would just like to confirm that your child's name...

Is it advisable to pursue a non-contested, no-property, no-children divorce by utilizing the downloadable documents available?

There is more to a common law marriage in Texas than just filing joint federal income tax returns. A court will look to whether you lived together...

Can I get my son back, mom took him 4 days ago and refused to give him back and I got served with a SAPCR suit today

You need to consult with an attorney because there are valid venue issues with your case. If venue is not proper in the county in which she has...

My Father Lives in Florida with his second wife he is terminally ill and I his daughter live in Texas. Who is his next of kin

You should consult with a Florida attorney immediately to determine what the laws are in that state regarding next of kin and similar designations....

The burden would be on her to prove that you intended to be married and held yourselves out to others as if you were married. Cohabitation in and...

Need an aggressive family lawyer with interstate expertise willing to work on contingency

You will likely have to come up with the funds for a private attorney or continue to work through the Texas AG's office. There are legal barriers...

After being incarcerated for 8 yrs what are your right as far as regaining your possessions from spouse your a seeking divorce

It sounds like you are asking about filing for divorce after being released from prison. If your spouse stayed married to you the entire time and...

I am a resident of Texas and I am planning on filing for divorce. I have two young children from this marriage.

You could move to Washington and file for divorce, but you would likely have to wait at least six months to satisfy the residency requirements of...