How can I change my daughter's last name if she doesn't have a father on her birth certificate?

You can always petition for a name change and get a Court's order.

Divorce in TX do I have to file in the county I got married in? My husband is in Mexico and I'm not.

You file in the current county where you resided for 90 days. It always best to consult with an attorney. Your husband still have to be served...

Will I lose the kids and have to pay child support? Would a 50-50 joint split prevent either of us from paying child support?

In addressing your issues, let me state the following: 1. A history of drug abuse, if proven which affected the supervision of the children,...

What are our chances in getting full or 50/50 custody of his daughter?

Your chances are great. You might be in a position to file for sole managing conservatorship, if you can prove that the welfare of the child is...

Can I garnish his wages for an unpaid divorce settlement?

Contact the attorney general to get a judgment for the arrearages. A judgment may be enforced in any state.

Are there any potential negative implications to giving my adult special needs daughter her original raised seal Birth Cert?

There is nothing wrong in protecting the birth certificate for safekeeping.

Could I ask for half?

In a divorce proceedings you are entitled to one half of the money. You may have to get an attorney to enjoin the removing of the money from that...

CPS cases have a substantial affect on the judge. If the unborn child is in issue, the court will not consider any ruling until the child is born...

Can the mother take the child away from the father if he has to go to jail?

The biological mother has the first priority to get custody of the child. There are circumstances when the biological mother has drug issues or...

If I purchased a vehicle a year and a half after we separated is that vehicle still community property?

If you are married community property continues until there is a (1) divorce or (2) a pre nuptial or post nuptial agreement. Texas does not have...