Can we file abandonment in the State of Texas and have a parents rights terminated for a step parent adoption?

Maybe. You will need a good attorney, an ad Litem for the child, and an ad litem for the absent mother. Do hire an attorney. This will be tricky...

Hire a lawyer. File an enforcement and ask for contempt of court. The first time in court she will probably get yelled at and given a suspended...

If the non custodial goes away to prison for x amount of years can I file for motion to terminate parent-child relationship?

Yes. Prison for more than 2 years is a reason to involuntarily terminate a person's parental rights, and if you have a step-parent ready to adopt...

What are the chances of getting full custody with no visitation rights for the other parent?

It is extremely unlikely that there would be no visitation. However there may be supervised visitation (supervised at a facility or by a family...

My Husband and I have wills leaving everything to each other in the event of death. We put in a clause that if anyone contest

The verbal codicil about specific bequests will not stand up. Texas no longer has anything other than written wills and codicils. And what if you...

Ex took kids out of the country without notice. Conflicts with decree. Contempt?

You should go directly to a family lawyer. An enforcement may be appropriate. If the children are still out of the country, the options for...

While Separated from my spouse can i still date?

There are moral and ethical reasons to not date while you are still married. Legally, not really unless adultery is an issue in the divorce. If...

Married for 32 years, separated for 8. Estranged spouse will not provide his mailing address. Will I have issues filing?

Hire an attorney. He or she will have tools to help locate your ex for service.

Im 17 and ive never made a mistake till now I think I got my 16 year old girlfriend pregnant what will happen to me?!

Jail is almost certainly not in your future. Parenthood is. Hire a family lawyer to halo you get some orders about your rights and duties to the...

What can happen to me if my girl is pregnant at 16 and im 18 and we both consented to sexually intercourse what are the laws?

You are close enough in age that there isn't a legal problem. She can't marry without parental permission until she is 18. Hire a lawyer and...