At least go consult with an attorney so that you know your options and what the law requires to modify a prior court order, but yes, it's preferred...

Sounds like you might have a good case for termination of bio dad filed with a step-parent adoption. Service of the termination is generally...

Sounds like you guys might have a good case for termination of bio mom's rights filed with a step-parent adoption. After that, step-mom is then...

There are ways to try and discover bank accounts and other assets along with debts. Texas now has mandated discovery under the new Rule 194...

You still have to terminate the bio father's parental rights. Also, you can't do a step-parent adoption until you are actually married to your...

You need to consult with a family law attorney who has knowledge of the rules for service members and potentially the Hague Convention. I can't...

I agree with Mr. Lafleur. If you guys have not previously had a court order regarding this child, then you will have to file for...

First, you cannot get an "uncontested termination of parental rights" unless the bio mom actually agrees to sign an affidavit waiving her parental...

You need to consult with a family law attorney. It sounds like you never had a legal relationship and if you were divorced at the time of the...

Your court order should state how psychiatric and psychological decisions are to be made for the child, so to answer your question it depends on...