Can my 17 y\o step-daughter live with me?
Sounds like you are neither custodial or non-custodial parent. If that's the case you are courting trouble. Talk to an attorney about the best way...
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Sounds like you are neither custodial or non-custodial parent. If that's the case you are courting trouble. Talk to an attorney about the best way...
Read the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, R166(a).
Your attorney should ask for temporary orders.
Look first to the CC&R's. What did you already agree to?
Has to go through the court. If everyone agrees then it should be fairly straightforward. Make some calls to adoption attorneys.
You cannot make private contract for visitation rights to a child. Has to go through a family law court. Consider taking your concerns to an attorney.
You have access to three law schools in the metroplex- each will have a library. Start there.
Unless you want the problem to keep growing then, yes, seek professional help.
Can't do anything until baby is actually born. Highly recommend that you consult with a family law attorney in person about your concerns.
He is, indeed, setting himself up for owing a large amount at some point down the road. He should talk to an attorney about adjudicating...