TXDivorced mother with 9 yr old daughter. The Ex threatens to make false reports to CPS if I don't meet his demands. What to do?

CPS investigates child abuse, child neglect (leaving children alone, no food, etc), and medical neglect (not taking to doctor as needed or giving...

A friend left her baby with me 71/2 yrs ago, said to keep her. Now she's talking about taking her back, we have any legal rights

I agree with Mr. Walter. Because the child has lived with you for 6 mos or more, you have the legal right to file for custody. You will need an...

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My brother passed away. He had sole custody of his daughter. exwife signed all her rights away in 2004. My parents and I want

I agree with Mr. Walters and Mr. LaFleur. You will have to file a Petition in the court that your brother was last in to obtain custody. If the...

With my mothers permission , can my fathers rights be terminated and can I change my name?

I agree with Mr. Hamer. Even if your father agreed to terminate his parental rights and signed the necessary documents, the court may not grant...

What are my options?

Has your father's will been probated (gone to court)? You will need to talk to a probate attorney. Can your cousin produce any other witness who...

I'm 15 & I may be pregnant, the dad is 17. Can either of us get in trouble, & is it legal to move out w/ him w/ parent consent?

As to getting him in trouble - no, you are within 3 yrs of age of one antoher and it was consensual. As to moving out - your parents are...

Can my wife drop the charges for a class a misdemeanor, assault causing bodily injury to a family member?

You received a very thorough answer from the first attorney. Clearly there are several things that can happen. You need to speak with a criminal...

I owe Back child support my daughter is 18 works full time and lives on her own been unemployed for 2 yearsdont wanna go to jail

Your letter is from the Attorney General Child Support Division. It is their job to collect unpaid child support, but they will usually work with...

Can I travel overseas while I'm out on a bail for Family Violence case in Texas (green card holder)

I agree that you need to consult with your criminal attorny on this matter - and your bonding company. When you appear in court in September, you...

How soon can you try to go to court to modify a final Divorce Order in Texas?

Different counties have different rules on how soon you can go back to court. Most say you can't file anything for one year unless the child is in...