In Texas, unless there is a child cusotdy order in place with the court, than both parents are assumed to have equal and joint rights to the...

Can visitation be given to a parent that lives 1600 miles away if the child seems unhappy

Is their a current court order in place regarding the child? If not, you can file for child custody determination with the court. With that said,...

Can you fie chap 7 right after a chap. 13 was dismissed by trustee

It depends on whether the case was dismissed with prejudice or without prejudice. Generally, if it is with prejudice you cannot be a "debtor" for...

What are my niece's parental rights?

Unless there is a court order, than as a mother of the child than she has the same rights the father of the child has over the child. WIth that...

How do I find the forms for a counter petition for a divorce in Texas involving two minor children?

Im sorry to hear that you are having difficulties with your divorce proceeding. Although you have not signed the waiver of service, were you served...

Am I common law married, or married to two women?

In Texas, a common law marriage is created if there is an agreement between the parties to be married, they represent to others they are married...

What happens if you file a motion to compel and the respondant does not comply?

First, consult your attorney to explain to you what he is filing on your behalf. This may be because he may or may not have included all the...

Terminating paternal rights?

In Texas, a recent change in the termination of paternity law in 2011 allows for fathers to temrinated their paternity to the child and any ongoing...

I want to give my rights up as a father and stop paying child support.

In Texas, child support is a priority obligation of a parent, not to mention the importance that the law and courts place on a parent child...

Can I get custody of my son?

In Texas, a SAPCR (suit affecting parent child relationsihp) will determine all issues regarding the child, including child support, child custody...