You are doing the right thing to pay attention to this. But debt acquired by your spouse before the marriage is not going to cause your check to be...

Can I bypass the adoption process?

Do it properly. There are pros and cons to different approaches, so you'll want to sit down with a lawyer to discuss. Doing nothing is a bad idea.

What type of attorney do i obtain? What info do i need & where do i begin to file for the divorce? What are his rights?

He should act for himself. Not through a POA. He should hire a lawyer. He can file where he presently lives or where his military residence of...

I need a divorce Lawyer?

Call Houston Volunteer Lawyers to see if you qualify, and use the Find a Lawyer tab in this site.

If me and my wife get divorced does there have to be a child support order? Nither one of us want a child support order.

Most courts will not approve an order with no child support. Talk to your lawyer about it. You need conservatorship spelled out. Each of you...

We have not seen our granddaughter in over a year, my daughter and her husband divorced in 2013, her husband has custodial right

You would see the child during your daughter's possession periods. If the father is denying possession, then your daughter needs to file an...

I got married 18 years ago in Las Vegas in a quick chapel wedding. Never registered in Texas. Am I legally married?

Yes you are married. So if you want to change that, you'll need a divorce. In many instances, it is less important whose name is on a deed or title...

Joint custody needs to change due circumstance,

If there is a geographical restriction on the child's residence, it probably will not be lifted absent showing that tge other parent is not...

Grandparents rights

Mediation will possibly be a step in the process but you'll be in court eventually to get an order.

Selected as the best answer

What if I'm married and pay child support does my wife income count And does my stepson count as a deductible

No. Your wife's income doesn't count and you do not get a credit for the stepchild unless you legally adopt him.