What does a respondent need in order to be prepared for an order of protection hearing?

Get him to a lawyer ASAP. He needs to fight this early and hard. If he tries it alone, he might as well not attend.

How do I get started on my case?

if you reside in Texas, take your New Mexico decree to a family lawyer here to look to see if there is a geographic restriction. I'll bet there's...

Do I sign a General Warranty Deed or Special Warranty Deed?

Take your decree to an experienced attorney to help you draft the appropriate documents. Besides that, unless the note is paid off or the house...

Could placing a previous child up for adoption hurt someone chances of primary or full custody?

Who can say at this time? Her situation then may have been completely different than now. She needs an experienced attorney. Help her find one.

Grandparents rights

You likely have standing to get primary conservatorship regardless of your status as grandparents. Your situation is addressed in the Texas Family...

How to go about Terminating a "fathers" rights?

You very likely have legal grounds for an involuntary termination of parental rights. This is a procedural matter requiring a professional's help....

I need a divorce lawyer

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it's up to the judge. You may ask either for an oral hearing or ask the judge to consider them by submission.

Temporary Visitation and child Support

Get a lawyer involved to help you with this. I wouldn't worry too much about his suit for custody. I'd beat him around the head and shoulders for...

Is there an advantage to being specific or vague with your request for De Novo in Family court?

You might gain more sway with the judge if you at least state generally what you disagree with in the original order. Remember--the associate...