Can i ask the father of my child to sign over his rights?

Yes, you can ask him to sign a waiver and petition the Court to terminate his parental rights. However, be aware that the courts are reluctant to...

You need to file a motion to modify custody with the Court. Do your temporary orders address drug use by a parent? If so, you may be able to hold...

Grandparents rights?

Unless it is a violation of the possession order, your grandson's father has the ability to let you have visitation with your grandson during his...

Ms. Gekhman is correct. Additionally, you may be able to return to your home with the Court to ordering your husband to surrender the residence to...

Do i have to still serve my spouse if he already signed a wavier of service?

First, if your husband signed a waiver after you filed the divorce, then you do not need to serve him with a copy of the divorce petition. You do...

The non custodial parent has been working for a month or so & has received 3 pay checks but hasn’t paid child support. What do ?

Assuming that he is under a child support order, then yes, you should contact the Texas Attorney General's Child Support...

Can a lawyer send a bill if one has not paid him/her a retainer fee nor signed a contract? Is there a time limit?

If I may expand a bit on Mr. Erikson's answer, a written contract is not required to obligate you to the attorney (unless it was a contingency...

Can a hospital put a lean on my property for unpaid hospital bills

Under Texas law, a hospital can file a lien against you without filing a lawsuit. Texas hospitals have a very good lobby in Austin and the...

Do I need to file an Answer to a Divorce Petition and/or a Counter, one or both?

Yes, if you wish to contest the divorce you will need to file an answer and any counterclaims once you are validly served under the Texas Rules of...

Would a judge grant me full custody if father of my child beat my other child but no charges were filed & goes to jail for drugs

The answer is "probably." It will depend on what evidence is introduced at trial regarding your son's father's history of family violence and drug...