How would I go about getting custody or temporary custody of my niece without parent consent?

You should contact an experienced family law attorney for a consultation to discuss your options. If the child has no connections to Texas then it...

How long will it take to adopt my 26 year old former foster son who has lived with me for over 7 years.

An adult adoption is a much more streamlined process than the adoption of a minor. With the assistance of an experienced family law attorney this...

Child support issues

You need to hire an attorney who can file a Motion to Modify on your husband's behalf. If all parties agree it is a fairly simple matter.

Arizona Divorce Decree Moved to Houston

The AZ order should apply, unless it is modified. Without any additional court action it would seem like the decree should be enforced exactly as...

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How do I legally become the sole custodian of my two young kids? Is there something I should file?

You can hire an attorney and file a divorce with children, or if you prefer, just a suit affecting parent-child relationship. Your husband would...

I need to file for divorce and get custody to move my daughter to Texas with me. He will not give me persmison to bring her

You need to file for divorce and seek temporary orders that give you legal conservatorship of your daughter. You will need to talk to a lawyer to...

How does a step parent get custody if both parents are no longer around?

As someone who has been in possession of the child as long as you say, you almost certainly have standing to request legal custody of the child. ...

I just moved to houston 5months ago and my daughter was staying with her mom until she became jobless. i want legal custody.

If there is a current order in place regarding conservatorship, visitation and support for your daughter, then you may need to file a Motion to...

I've been married for a year and a half....my wife had a two year old child before we got married....now she is 12...the dad has

If your wife filed a petition for change of name of a child it would have to be served on bio dad. This is especially true if there is already a...

Would i get custody of my grandsons if im on parole?

Could your history hurt your case? The answer is obviously yes it can. However, I cannot tell you whether it will make it impossible for you to...