Will a custody mod for supervised visitation most likely be granted if the person being served previously req' supervision?

It sounds like your current court order has supervised visitation thru the SAFE program. I am not sure what you are going to file on your ex for...

Can I add my last name to my daughters?

You asked this question in another way. To change a child's name legally you have to file a Petition in court. If there is another parent, you...

How long need to wait for remarry?

Check to see when the judge signed the order. You can remarry 30 days after that (not counting the day the judge signed the order - start counting...

If I already have conservatorship of two children and the biological parents are willing to sign over rights what do I do next?

You are talking about a termination of parental rights by two people in different ways (one for 2 children and on for 1 child); the court will...

Do I have to bring my children back to my county to take pictures and growth charts again after they were already done last week

Not clear. Was your wife made guardian of a child by cps? Was that child removed from another home and placed with her. Or is cps removing a...

Daughters fathers rights after not being around?

Since he has had no active part in her life for most of her life, you could probably get sole managing conservatorship. Dad would be ordered to...

If you want to change a minor child's name you have to file a Petition with the court to do it. Then dad has to be served. Dad can object. If...

What steps do I need to take for a step-parent adoption. The biological father terminated his rights several years ago.

As both Ms. Lowry and Ms. Lynch pointed out, adoption is a complicated process. You will need an attorney. The court will appoint an attorney for...

My friend wants to move out of her house as soon as possible. She'll be turning 17 this year, can she move out by then?

In Texas parents are responsible for their children until the child is 18. Ms. Lowry mentioned becoming "emancipated" through a court order. That...

I like to know more about getting custody of a family member.

A parent in Texas is responsible for taking care of child until 18 or until the a court "emancipates" the child or the child marries. None of...