Can a father file for custody if no paternity has been established?

In Texas a father who has not established paternity is considered an alleged father. An alleged father would have to file a Petition to Adjudicate...

Will husband have to pay alimony in addition to max child support?

The answer is MAYBE. Depends on the need of the spouse, the ability of the spouse to meet her minimum reasonable and necessary expenses with the...

How are bonuses paid out over 3 yrs handled in divorce?

The answer to this question depends on the basis for the bonus. If the bonus is entirely a reward based upon time that the parties were married,...

Do individuals get charged legal fees for going through a child support process?

This is probably the court costs which are typically included in order as needing to be paid "as billed."

Can I file for a divorce in Texas while in the process of moving to Wisconsin or should I wait to file when I move?

If Texas had jurisdiction when you file your divorce action then it should have jurisdiction if you move after your filing. Whether it is better...

Seperate state divorce?

If you meet the residency requirements to file in Texas you can file here. You must have lived in TX at least 6 months and in County of filing at...

Can I move out of state (with our child) if we have a verbal agreement to do so, before getting financial support from him?

You can file for divorce if you or your husband meet the residence requirements to file in Texas. But I would highly suggest you consult with legal...

Can my sister grant me sole custody of her daughter?

Your sister may have done some type of power of attorney that gave right to make certain decisions for child, but that is not custody. Without...

You should consult with an attorney. If you want to make sure you have a say in what happens to the baby then you can file a notice of intent to...

Can my sons mother keep my son away from me just because she wants to?

You should consult with an attorney to get orders in place. Without a court order that requires her to allow you access you are going to continue...