In Texas, it is generally not possible for a married adult to be legally adopted by another individual without there being some rare or atypically...

Greetings, I suppose the specific facts of your case are the reason why the judge refused to allow you to represent yourself. You do have a...

Greetings, this phrase simply means that if the pleading requested something that is not specifically mentioned and ordered in the decree, then...

Greetings, in Texas, the Petititioner must file a motion to modify and once the child turns 12, a motion for the child to confer in chambers with...

How can I get my childrens' father's rights terminated?

Yes, the biological father's parental rights can be terminated with the set of facts you described. Once you are married, you need to hire an...

This is a novel situation for me, but I was very interested in it when I read your story. I have done several adoptions in Travis County and one...

My 10 yr old daughter has to share a bedroom with her 9yr old step-brother when she visits her dad in ks. Is that legal?

First and most importantly, I am so sorry you and your daughter are experiencing such a terrible situation. She should not have to live in fear of...

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What action do I need to take to adopt?

Hello, the issue you are going to run into at this point is it has only been 3 months since the mother abandoned the child. The abandonment needs...

My grandaughter was placed with me through CPS, how do I go about getting custody.

Hello, an attorney will need to file an application/motion with the Bell County district court requesting that you be named the sole managing...