The Court looks at the totality of circumstances in determining what is in the child's best interest. For example who was the primary caretaker,...

Baby's last name

Once the birth certificate is on file a court order is required to change the child's name. The alleged bio dad would have to be put on notice. I...

My daughter is in jail and her boyfriend will not let me see my grandkids.

You need to consult with an attorney to determine what action you need to take. If the boyfriend is not parent to 3 of the children the...

Can I keep my son's away from their father and new girlfriend if they say there is physical fighting and he has a record of DV??

If you believe the existing order regarding visitation is no longer in the best interests of your child then you should proceed to file a Motion to...

My ex husband and his Attorney settled out of Court on/ in the Hall..on a Custody case.

The order was probably signed by the Judge after a scheduled hearing on entry. Usually when you announce an agreement you are assigned an entry...

Minors choosing which parent to live with

A minor never reaches an age where they can decide where to live. Only when they are 18 do they have that right. At 18 a child is now considered an...

Contact information for non-custodial parent

As long as child support is payable you will both be under an obligation to provide contact information to the other parent. I do not believe that...

Texas AG CS division wants. 100k in back support but I'm unemployed & kids live with me since the mother lost her job.

My advice would be to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. Additionally, I would also recommend that you stop posting in online public forums that...

I have an 8 month old son not being breast fed from a past girlfriend. Can I get over night visitation after DNA?

The short answer is maybe. It depends on your history with the child, your ability to care for the child on your own, and the preferences of the...

Under what circumstances can a father get full custody of his child?

There is not nearly enough information to properly evaluate your chances of succeeding in this forum. This forum is no substitution for legal...