In family law court if you have to file contempt and win what should my out of pocket cost be?

Generally, my experience is that in most family law cases each side will end up paying for their own attorney's fees and costs. The one big...

Married 26 yrs now looking at divorce, had an affair 3 years prior, wife is not working but did a few years back

As another response indicated, spousal support is a consideration while the case is pending and the court could order such in temporary orders...

How ca n i get a full custody of my two kids, two and a half and fourth and a half years old

If you and the mother we not married when the childrn were born, you may initially need to establish the parent-child relationship between yourself...

I made a mistake so on march when my son was born he tested positive for THC, now in october we have done everything CPS has

I agree that once CPS has closed its case, it will not be opend again unless there is a later and subsequent event which creates a reason to do so.

What can custodial parent do to enforce visit orders if the non-custodial parent won't pick up child on days mandated by court?

There is nothing you can do to force the father to exercise his visitation While the payment of child support is a duty, visitation is a right. ...

Can a finalized divorce done on 10/10/12 in Harris County TX be reversed?

Within 30 days of the entry of the final decree, either side can file a Motion for New Trial and seek to have the prior order set aside. You can...

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What happens if I don't show for the trial date set for January 28th, 2013?

It all depends upon the "settlement agreement" which you referred to . If such was a mediated settlement agreement or a formal settlement...

Hello! If the Petitioner is named as the Obligor, what will give the Agency the right to enforce the same with the Respondent?

This situation does not make sense to me, as I am sure it does not for you either. You need to get a copy of the existing court order and take it...

Can my wife take my kids from our home without reason?

You need to speak with a competent family law attorney so that you are fully aware of your rights. If there is no existing court order affecting...

My husband's attorney got the judge to sign off on the final decree without my signature or my knowledge. Is that legal? Help!

It sounds as though you did not have an attorney assisting you. If this is the case, please visit with one immediately. There may be some options...