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Can my son's mother stop me from seeing him if my name is not the birth certificate but I've been taking care of him?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

I am not sure what you have "petitioned the courts" to do - determine paternity? Order a DNA test? Until you are determined to be the bio dad by...

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Can I change a Modification filed in June 2013 due to these changes in circumstance, or will I have to wait 3 yrs?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

If the modification was filed in June has it become final? Or did it become final in June? The Texas Family Code that "reasonable costs" for...

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Fed up.Can my atty. keep my documentation for non-payment if I fire him?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

I agree with the other two attorneys. You do need to notify him by certified mail that his services are terminated and that you want to pick up...

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Should I file Custody Modification papers, or wait?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Were the original papers for divorce or modification? If it was for divorce and the papers are temporary orders, you can file to modify the...

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Wife has two kids from previous marriage and we have child together. Her 13 year old is violent

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

This child appears to have mental/emotional problems. This is not something legal remedies can address.

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Mediation coming. X has accused me of things I didn't do.Do I insist on seeing any docu. to back his claim? Is that a law?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

You have 22 yrs of your life and assets acquired during that time period on the line. Clearly you don't know what your legal rights are or you...

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Have two children, if one child wants to live with one parent & the other live with the other parent, can everything be split?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

You didn't say when the 18 yr old graduates - May 2014? Each parent would be required under the Texas Family Code to pay 20% of after tax monthly...

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My girlfrind is pregant and she is 16 and i just turned 18 what can the parents do to me?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

Since you are within 3 yrs of age of each other, it is unlikely that criminal charges will be filed. You are an adult under Texas law so it would...

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Can I use Facebook messages that talk about drug use in the home where my 3 year old twins live as grounds for custody?

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

YOu state you are separated but did not say that divorce has been filed. In order to do anything about which parent the children live with, you...

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I need to know if there is a way my dad can get his parental rights back.

Kathleen's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

I also suggest that you talk to a local lawyer. It is unlikely that your dad can "get his rights back." If your mother will agree to put...

Kathleen Rolston Robbins's Answers (712)

Can my son's mother stop me from seeing him if my name is not the birth certificate but I've been taking care of him?

Can I change a Modification filed in June 2013 due to these changes in circumstance, or will I have to wait 3 yrs?

Fed up.Can my atty. keep my documentation for non-payment if I fire him?

Should I file Custody Modification papers, or wait?

Wife has two kids from previous marriage and we have child together. Her 13 year old is violent

Mediation coming. X has accused me of things I didn't do.Do I insist on seeing any docu. to back his claim? Is that a law?

Have two children, if one child wants to live with one parent & the other live with the other parent, can everything be split?

My girlfrind is pregant and she is 16 and i just turned 18 what can the parents do to me?

Can I use Facebook messages that talk about drug use in the home where my 3 year old twins live as grounds for custody?

I need to know if there is a way my dad can get his parental rights back.