I have been seperated from my wife for three years. What will it take for me to get a divorce?

A petition for divorce needs to be filed. Your petition should indicate that there is an order in place regarding children and cite that case by...

Any suggestions on how to work this out?

You need to show the Court that you are capable of being responsible for your child. That doesn't mean that you have to be with her, caring for...

How do I stop my ex husband from having any contact with our 4 year old daughter?!

The only way to keep him out of your daughter's life would probably be to terminate his parental rights and proceed with a step-parent adoption. ...

Can the wife take the child now that the husband moved back & she has common law married, child shows signs of negelect?

Until there is a court order that establishes orders regarding visitation, support, and conservatorship both of you would have equal rights. So...

Many people mistakenly think that when you live with someone for 6 months you are common-law married. In reality, to be common-law married you...

Will it be difficult to terminate my ex husbands parental rights?

A termination of parental rights often goes hand in hand with a step-parent adoption. Are you remarried and is your new husband interested in a...

What happens if I served my ex with the divorce paperwork and our 60 says end on Monday 9/8 and he hasn't responded?

If your spouse hasn't filed an answer you can either proceed to trial on a default basis, or if you have agreements, you can put together an agreed...

Can I do this myself without a lawyer

While it is possible to represent yourself, it is definitely not recommended. As a non-attorney you are not familiar with the applicable...

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What do I do?

You need to talk to an attorney to help you determine whether you need to file for divorce or whether you would be filing only a suit affecting a...

In Harris County TX, how do the courts view second hand cigarette smoke in child custody cases?

If it is a medical issue that is having a negative effect on the child, then I believe the Courts would have to take it seriously.