My ex-partner and I signed a Texas Declaration and Registration of Informal Marriage in 1990. Do we need to formally divorce?

That declaration made you married. You do need a divorce before you marry anyone else.

If my wife and I give her mother full custody can the mother give full custody back to my wife to make me pay child support?

If you gave custody of the child to the grandmother, both you and your wife would be expected to pay child support whether you are married or not.

The mother of my child violated our order by moving out of state. I did not contest. Now she is back but won't let me visit.

The order should still be in effect. Send her something in writing letting her know you intend to exercise visitation under the terms of that order...

How do I go about filling for Custody of grandchild?

You will need to have had the child living with you (without the mother) for six months to have standing to sue for custody. Also, the child's...

What does your lawyer say? Are you in a court that will approve a 50/50 arrangement? There are a couple of ways to do support and it is very...

Is this fraud

If you are uneasy about the arrangement, stop participating in it. She might face a penalty if reported, I can not speak to what it might be.

Do I need my husband to sign the Divorce Decree?

Was the waiver executed before or after the date the petition was filed? What does the waiver say? Without reviewing the documents in person...

What can I do to get a divorce from a controlling, abusive partner.

Consult local legal aid, AVDA, or the clinic at St Mary's law school. You need a lawyer.

If I get a car with a co signer with out my wife involved is that still community property?

Yes, anything you acquire during marriage is presumed community property.

How do I file for back child support and is there a statue of limitations?

You could have filed until he turned 22. Then you could have gotten 4 years back support.

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