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My girlfriends daughter is about to be 17 years old and has run away. The mother can't find her. what is the mothers recourse?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Report the child to the police as a runaway. Let the child's father know the situation. Talk to the child's friends and teachers to learn what they...

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Where can I find the "Motion to set aside for trail" papers?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

What you need s to hire a lawyer to answer and file a counterpetition if necessary. It would be a huge dis-service to you to help you down the...

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Around how much does it normally cost in the state of Texas just to get custody papers?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

You need both an Acknowledgment of Paternity to file with the Bureau of Vital Statistics and a Suit affecting the Parent-Child Relationship to set...

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Reduce custody when parent not the one watching the child

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

This is going to be very fact-specific. If the grandmother not providing good care? Many other questions including why you want to reduce your...

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Extended standard visitation - Thursdays when school is over

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

What does your order say? Read it. If you still have questions, take the order to a consultation with your lawyer.

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My husband and i are seperated and wants to take kids out of state..do i have to allow this? They are 4 and 6

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

You need orders for support and visitation, that will contain the answers to questions like this. Hire a lawyer and file today. Most airlines...

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Will a judge allow custody/visitation to a parent who has not seen his child since birth?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

You need to hire a lawyer. The father will probably pay child support, including retroactive support, and have a stair-step visitation plan...

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I have a cps case for drugs but no longer using. My one yr old grandma fighting me in court to adopt her. How can I get her bacK

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Pay for a consultation with a family lawyer who will discuss options with you after reviewing the orders and history of the case.

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If I called my ex ' s new girlfriend can that hurt my child custody case?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Hire a lawyer today. You need to get orders that limit his contact with your child. Do it now.

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Where do I include a morality clause in my divorce paperwork?

Maria's answer | Answered on May 28, 2014

Call around and find out what the actual fee would be to draft your divorce and prove it up. It's probably less than you think and could prevent...

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