Divorce in Texas and Alimony

In Texas the general rule for alimony is that you must be married 10 yrs (there are some exceptions). Then alimony is only for three year at the...

Do step children, given name only, not adopted, inherit 50% of step fathers estate thru their birth mother who has passed away?

Step children do not inherit from a step parent unless there is a will that states what the step child is to inherit or if the will states...

Biological father wanting more rights.

Even though your ex has not followed the court order in the past - it is still a COURT ORDER. Some courts will order that the parent who has the...

Do i need to tell the court or get permission to move away from ex when there is a child involved

From what you state, you can live anywhere in the county - so you could move across the county. That might put your child in a different school,...

What can I do to terminate the biological fathers rights?

Ms. Fetty did a good job of summarizing your options. You would need an attorney to file a Termination and Adoption proceeding. It sounds like...

I am divorce, remarried , i have hearing enforce visitation and counseling on my kids but i want family counseling

Children usually do not testify at hearing or at trial. The court can appoint an amicus attorney that the children talk to. That attorney speaks...

Do I need to file a general denial before the hearing for a temporary restraining order if I plan on contesting the accusations?

Since you have been served, you need to file an Answer. A general denial is usually included in your answer and puts the other side to prove their...

If you signed paper giving your mother custody, you may be able to get custody back. If you signed a Relinquishment of Parental Rights, you cannot...

You have a temporary order from the court now or have you just agreed to 50/50 custody????? If so, does it say you each have to let the other know...

I was divorced in 2008 My wife was awarded the house, but she could not qualify for the loan on it so it is still in my name.

Often there is a document that says if she gets behind on the loan and you catch it up, then you get the house. YOu can sell it, live in it or...