How would I change my sons last name to my last name instead of his fathers last name?

File a petition for change of name for a child. The father will likely have to sign a Waiver of Service and agreed Order Granting Name Change. You...

Can my daughter's mother just move 185 miles with my daughter without my permission?

You need to look first to your court order to determine if there is a geographic restriction in your order that limits where child can live. If...

Possibility of Annulment?

It does not sound like there are grounds for an annulment through the Court. The Marriage will almost certainly have to be terminated by...

If have a current will do I need a pre-nuptial agreement.

A will is completely separate from a prenuptual agreement. A will simply indicates how your estate should be handled in the event that you die. A...

Eventually the Court may dismiss the case for want of prosecution. If you want to avoid that then you need to probably request a trial date and...

Do I have a case?

The child's desire to live with you is potentially grounds to modify conservatorship. However, the Court is not obligated to follow child's wishes....

My 82 year old father just remarried - he and his new wife both signed prenups

It would seem highly unlikely that these vows would be interpreted to override the terms of the prenuptial agreement. But it is always a good idea...

Can i get joint custody of my child? What are the requirements? The mother is currently the primary parent. {Custodial Parent}

There is a presumption in Texas that parents should be appointed joint managing conservators of their children. This presumption can be overcome...

What to expect on final divorce hearing.

I would highly suggest you consult with a family law attorney because a failed drug test could be a game changer, and likely not in a good way.

Your father is the petitioner in the case because he filed the Original Petition that initiated the suit. If his wife does found her own...