The old offense is just one piece of the puzzle. The fact that he has failed twice to follow the rules of his probation will make that more of a...

I need a final order/judgement on my visitation case. The parents are no longer contesting. Can we do this without an attorney?

Start by calling your lawyer now to find out what is going on. Perhaps it's a miscommunication and can be resolved so the lawyer stay in the case.

How hard will it be for a same sex couple to adopt a child that they have been raising and obtain full legal custody?

You definitely need a lawyer. You have good facts, so that will help a lot. The same sex part shouldn't be an issue except that the Code hasn't...

You can only have one legal name at a time. Maybe make the two your first and middle names? Or choose a name that is common to both males and...

File a paternity suit and get orders for support and visitation. It would be a good idea to get a DNA test to be sure you are the father. If...

Child custody

This is not your battle. Your mom can kick out your sister if she wants to. A legal eviction might be necessary. But that's for her to do if...

Attorney quit on me in Bexar county, now living in Harris. Desperate.

You can contest the withdrawal. If you are successful you'll have a burnt-out, resentful lawyer working for you. That would be a bad idea. So...

Just separated from husband.

You need your own lawyer to look out for your interests. This has to be done right.

Moving state and residence

Your safest measure is an Agreed Modification removing the geographic restriction on the child's residence. A far second choice would be to...

A father with questions

Only keep the child if you first modify the order.