Do I have hire an attorney to file an “attorney ad litem ” &file “service by publication”? Or pet. to modify “child abandonment”

The Court in which your case is pending will appoint an attorney ad litem when you file a motion for substituted service by publication. You should...

The process to change the last name of the child is not difficult. You will need to file a Petition for Change of Name of Child with the Court and...

WWhy doesnt she sign?

If she has been properly served with citation and divorce petition and she fails to file an answer within the required time period, you can get a...

My adult daughter would like to be adopted by my husband, how do we do this?

You and your husband must file a Petition to Adopt an Adult. If you have the forms and need assistance filling out the form, then you may want to...

Do arrears stop upon the child's death?

I'm sorry for your loss! If your child support arrears were confirmed by the Court and a judgment was rendered, then your obligation to pay arrears...

Can my friends mom get custody of me?

Your mom may want to consider an Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver as provided under §34.002 of the Texas Family Code which...

Do I have to take my guardian or can I go by my self? Can I just drop out and not go to court ?

If you had a guardian appointed by the Court, then you should take that guardian with you to the court hearing.

The grandparents of my children (whom we live with) are seeking to adjudicate my parentage to my children and their father's.

You should consult a family law attorney in your area immediately since you have been served with a petition. You will need to get your answer on...

Child name change?

The name change process begins by filing a Petition for Name Change in the County where the child lives. If the child is 10 years of age or older,...

If a couple filed the papers for an informal marriage, can they get an uncontested divorce in Texas?

The divorce process for a couple that filed paperwork for an informal marriage is the same as it is for a couple that had a ceremonial marriage....