What are the legal rights for a father during a separation/divorce in Texas? Can an arrangement be met before marriage?

Prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements are only effective as to property. Children are not property and you cannot make contractual arrangements...

If the NCP does not exercise possession according to the decree then the CP can make other plans. The "30 minute rule" is, more or less, a...

I want my girlfriend to be on my sons birth certificate, and to have her last name where do i start?

This is an area where do-it-yourself attempts will likely wind up costing about double or triple what it would have cost to do it right the first...

Can the father decide to take the child during a christmas visit and claim right of first refusal?

The only way to give an accurate answer is to review the exact wording of the court orders for custody and possession. It's quite possible that the...

Can I terminate my child's biological fathers rights if no contact has been made in over 2 years (child is 3 1/2 years old)?

There could be grounds. Adoptions like this are more likely to be granted if the new parent is married to you. This is not a DIY project- you'll...

Can a step parent fight for non custodial's parental rights?

Your BF can sue the mother to terminate her rights and have you adopt the daughter. Check with an attorney in your jurisdiction but the adoption is...

Is it violating court order if the non-custodial parent chooses to only pick up the child on his major holiday, no weekends?

On these facts there is no contempt because visitation is a right, not an obligation. One remedy is to modify the support order because you have...

In Texas is it to late to go after the father to pay some support now that he has assets and able to pay now?

Probably too late to go after a 30 year old claim for child support. Were there any orders? Default judgments? If so you might take those to an...

If I have received a citation for court for child support with a court date can it be cancelled ?

Because you have received state aid the AG will probably not end this case. The state now has an interest in the father paying support. You can...

Yes- the posts here are anonymous BUT if you list too many specific facts about your case then it could be easy to figure out who you are.