How to get custody of my 5 year old daughter who live in new york from Texas?

If the case happened in NY and your daughter is still in NY, you will likely have to file the case in NY as that court would have continuous...

Can this situation be defined as abuse and neglect?

The definition of abuse and neglect is defined in the Texas Family Code. If your ex is allowing drug use in the home that certainly would fall...

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What should I do when I am in separation with my wife but having a baby with another woman?

It depends on whether or not the question comes up. If you are asked under oath about the other child you must answer truthfully. If you lie it's...

What will happen at status hearing for dismissal for want of prosecution?

Why would a status hearing be set at 7 a.m. when the court is closed? But if the case is DWOPed it will be as if the case never happened.

An enforcement doesn't change the previous order or make modifications to it. An enforcement action is simply a vehicle to have you held in...

Legal fees?

You need to let this attorney know that if he contacts you or files any type of legal preceding you will file grievance against him as well as take...

It means the original case has been dismissed. Therefore, it is as if the original case never existed and no action was taken by the court. As...

How do I terminate fathers rights while he’s in jail?

It may be possible given that he hasn't supported the child. But this is an extremely complex and difficult thing to do. You need to contact a...

Filed for divorce going to court Friday. Can I put him out the day before ?

It might be separate property but it is presumed community property. Once you go to court, you can ask to have temporary exclusive use of the...

What am I supposed to do if my husband filed for divorce 35 days ago but I have not been served?

You must be served unless you sign a waiver, file an answer or make an appearance. If you haven't been served you need to contact a lawyer to get...