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In 2011 I was appointed legal guardian of my sister who has schizophrenia. I now want to get out of the guardianship.

Maria's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

Hire a lawyer. If you resign, the court may appoint a 3rd party as guardian. Are you ok with that? Talk to a lawyer about all your options.

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Should we let Grandson go to grandmothers house after she tried to commit suicide with a gun while her kids were home?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

Hire a lawyer and get an injunction and possibly a modification.

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Does a 13-year old child HAVE to visit his father if is he adamant about not visiting him even though it is in the decree

Maria's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

The child does not get to choose. However, if something about the visits is harmful to the child, you probably have a duty to file a...

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Can I pick up my son from his aunt in Texas if a WI judge awarded me sole legal and physical custody?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

If there are no other orders from any state about the 4th child, then you can go get him. If ANY other court has made orders about this child,...

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In my son birth certificate my maiden name is wrong and also DOB only the year

Maria's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

I would not expect a court order to be necessary to amend information that was a clerical error and not a subsequent change. However, if that is...

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How do I fight my attorney's motion to withdraw as my counsel?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

It sounds as though your relationship with this lawyer is not good. Why do you want him to still represent you? Why not hire a new lawyer and...

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Can a father in Texas, terminate his parental rights to avoid paying child support?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 04, 2014

Most courts will not allow a father to voluntarily relinquish rights unless there is a step father about to adopt the child.

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If you are not the biological father of a child when you get divorced do you have rights or responsiblities?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

You really should hire your own lawyer. Because you have been part if the child's entire life there is a strong chance you will find yourself with...

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What are my rights?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

Hire your own lawyer. Use the search to find one in tarrant County.

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In a divorce, will my Navy husband have to pay me my share of the housing allowance that he never paid me during our marriage?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 03, 2014

There is a small chance you might get an order for some of the extra housing allowance, but a very small chance you would actually collect it....

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

In 2011 I was appointed legal guardian of my sister who has schizophrenia. I now want to get out of the guardianship.

Should we let Grandson go to grandmothers house after she tried to commit suicide with a gun while her kids were home?

Does a 13-year old child HAVE to visit his father if is he adamant about not visiting him even though it is in the decree

Can I pick up my son from his aunt in Texas if a WI judge awarded me sole legal and physical custody?

In my son birth certificate my maiden name is wrong and also DOB only the year

How do I fight my attorney's motion to withdraw as my counsel?

Can a father in Texas, terminate his parental rights to avoid paying child support?

If you are not the biological father of a child when you get divorced do you have rights or responsiblities?

What are my rights?

In a divorce, will my Navy husband have to pay me my share of the housing allowance that he never paid me during our marriage?