Mr. Carrasco provided a very good answer regarding the difficulty in an involuntary termination of parental rights. Texas has policy that children...

Living apart from married spouse for 4 & half years without any sexual contact and pregnant for someone else?

In Texas the person you are married to is the 'presumed father' of any child born during the marriage - even if you have been living apart fro some...

Divorce in a community property state and VA compensation

The federal law controlling VA benefits will determine whether you are entitled to any benefits after a divorce. I doubt that you will be. You...

X-wife looking to move out of state (from Texas) with son...how do I stop her? What age can the child decide who he lives with?

I agree with Mr. Williams. You need to file in court to have the child live with you. You will need an attorney to do this. Even if the court...

Custody

In Texas if parents aren't married or get divorced, the child lives with one parent and the other parent has visitation and pays child support. ...

Can I pick my daughter up to live with me?

Even though you have joint custody, you order usually states which parent decides where the child lives. If you order says your wife gets to...

I was pregnant before I was married but got married and then had kid can I change kids last name back to mine?

The court cannot appoint an attorney for you in a divorce. You will need to find a lawyer who will work with you on payments. If your husband is...

Alimony Laws Texas/Child support laws /Pension

Because Texas is a community property state you are entitled to a "just and equitable" division of the property that has been acquired during the...

Can a 16 year old marry a 20 year old in the state of Texas with parental concent?

If you are 16 and your parents consent, you can apply for a marriage license. Your parents will have to consent in writing on a form supplied by...

I am taking care of my 93 yr father ,i am 1of 6 children i get almost no help from them , they tell me i dont have to care for h

Legally neither you nor your siblings are required to take care of your dad. You should make an appointment with a lawyer who has experience in...