Im helping to raise my girlfriends child who is not biologically mine do I have any type of rights?

No, you really don't have any rights until you become a legal parent to the child. This would require that the mother have the bio-dad terminated...

If I have had nothing to do with a child since before birth can I give up my parental rights?

You cannot unilaterally abandon your responsibilities. You can demand a DNA test to prove you are the father. You can voluntarily give up your...

Isn't it common practice for lawyers to speak on the phone prior to going to a pretrial or tomorrow meeting

You have an attorney... best to trust your attorney and not get in the habit of second-guessing everything on the internet or other sources.

My sixteen year old son told me during a visit that he really wants to move in with me.

No one can give you a complete and correct answer to this question on these facts alone. You'll need to talk to an attorney. If you want this to...

Do I need an attorney for mediation?

If you have zero community assets, there is no equity in the house, and the kids are 18 and out of high school then you probably don't have a lot...

If the work was not performed correctly you might have protections under Texas Consumer Protection Laws. (DTPA) or other areas of law. Start...

My husband filed for divorce, Can I have him pay for my lawyer?

If there is money in the community then you should be able to pay your attorney from that money.

Can I get my child support relinquished in Tx if I have a mental disability? If so what kinds of disabilities would be accepted?

Essentially, the answer to your question is no. You cannot unilaterally abandon your responsibility.

My friend was in a parking lot and was backed into, can she get a lawyer?

If it is only property damage she should turn it in to her own insurance.

Is it possible to get sole conservatorship in Texas?

You need to hire an attorney. If you can't afford an attorney then apply for legal aid. It is highly unlikely that the other parent (on these...