My Husband and I are trying to gain custody of my cousin baby

I've never seen anyone be able to do a termination and adoption without a lawyer. There are too many requirements for you to get it all right on...

Will a judge sign off of my divorce if my husband won't sign the papers?

Him being in jail won't delay your divorce. Once the divorce has been on file for 60 days, you can move for a default judgment. Make sure he has...

Do I need to stop child support?

There are too many unknowns for me to answer your question. It depends on who has the right to designate his residence, how old he is, whether he's...

I have some child custody questions. From Texas.

As to marijuana, it depends on the circumstances. You'll want to ask the Judge to drug test him. You need to make sure you have good pleadings on...

If a case was actually filed, given a cause number, court and you guys have a hearing date, then you need to request a Non Suit. If you are...

I am looking for a divorce attorney. We have been married now for 22 years. We have one child still in high school.

We aren't supposed to solicit clients on here, just answer questions. You can use Avvo's find a lawyer function or go to the State Bar of TX...

Can I have the father arrested if he failed to show up at his pre-trial for visitation rights. His lawyer never filed an extensi

No, you can't have him arrested. In Montgomery County we usually have "pre-trial" a couple weeks before the trial date. Not appearing is one way...

My daughters best friend and her boyfriend asked me and my husband to take custody of their baby when born

You can do an open adoption, where they voluntarily relinquish their parental rights and you and your husband become the legal parents. It's your...

What is the first step I need to take to terminate my rights the step father wants to adopt.

You don't need a lawyer, but the mom and step-dad do. You can sign a waiver of your rights and not much is needed from you after that. Step dad and...

Which Motion or Affidavit do we attach counselor notes to,

To modify in less than 1 year, YOUR affidavit must show (1) your daughter's present environment could endanger her physically or significantly...