While it is not illegal to smoke around a child, there is plenty of evidence that secondhand smoke can be harmful to a child. In addressing child...

My wife was investigated by cps of dallas,texas,not me so 2 days ago my wife and I both got served with court papers to appear.

If you appear in open court on the date you were given in the papers you will be able to meet the legal requirement of answering the suit. Because...

Could I mail the district clerk the green "return receipt" that I get from the post office?

In filing a Petition for Divorce, under most circumstances, you must provide personal service to your spouse through the constables office or a...

Can i drop a protective order on someone that has been arrested

Once you have made your complaint it is up to the District Attorney's office as to whether or not they will file charges and/or drop the charges. ...

The max punishment is $4000.00 and/or 1 year in the county jail. Also, because it is a family violence case he will have a life time prohibition...

Is it legal to be with a 16 year old if you are 21 in the state of texas?

NO.

I want to get full custody of my daughter, my ex has full custody of her since 2003 but she now lives with me. What do I do?

You are correct in that he could show up and use the prior orders to assert his right to possession of your daughter. You will need to file or...

What is the statue of limitations on a court order as the result of a divorce in Texas?

You can go to court and seek an enforcement of the provision(s) of the decree that require her to pay half of that debt.

My husbands ex is trying to exclude me from my step childrens lives!!!!

It is possible that a court might allow such a restriction. Remember, the court's standard for resolving issues affecting children is "what is...

Do I need to go back to court to end "temporary sole managing conservatorship" between my sister and my children?

Any time that there is a court order you will have to go back to court if you want to change or dissolve the order. Without more information it is...

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