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How do i get custody of my children if there mom is very ill and cant even work ,take care of herself.

Theresa's answer | Answered on August 06, 2010

File a petition to modify the prior order, and present the living situation of the children as a material change. Mom needs to get assistance, and...

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If My Husband Has not seen his son in over 2 years, can he terminate his rights?

Theresa's answer | Answered on August 06, 2010

Based solely on those facts, no. The law considers both parents to be legally obligated to care for their children. The law also gives both...

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TX. No custody established. Child lives with me. No marriage involved. Can he take him away?

Theresa's answer | Answered on August 06, 2010

Actually, he is right. Sort of. He has not been legally established as the child's father, so does not at this time have legal parental rights to...

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Im an unwed mother living in Prosper Texas and would like to move back home to New York to be with family and employment.

Theresa's answer | Answered on August 06, 2010

Are there any court orders that have been issued regarding child support or possession or access or conservatorship of the child? Is there an...

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I move out but now wish to file for divorce should i return to the house first?

Theresa's answer | Answered on August 06, 2010

You may have been married for 11 years, and if so you may be entitled to spousal support. Once you file for divorce, during a temporary orders...

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Which state and how do I start?

Theresa's answer | Answered on August 06, 2010

If your decree provides for undisclosed debts, then you can register and enforce the divorce in a Texas court. Take your decree with you and have...

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Im the one asking about selling our community property his tools etc.

Theresa's answer | Answered on July 27, 2010

You have been married 17 years, and as such, you may be entitled to spousal support for three years. You may also be entitled to temporary spousal...

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My question is I filed my petition for divorce. I attached a marital settlement agreement at the county court house. What next?

Theresa's answer | Answered on July 27, 2010

If he is not willing to sign a Waiver, and he is in county, you must request and pay for the him to be served by the constable's office. If he is...

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In Texas, UNWED-what would you have to prove to have the judge grant supervised visits to a newborn?

Theresa's answer | Answered on July 27, 2010

I agree with Mr. Gruetzner. Additionally, I noticed that you state you have a protective order in place. If it was obtained through a private...

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How old must a child before he/she can decide what parent to live with

Theresa's answer | Answered on July 27, 2010

The law says that when a child is 18, they can live wherever they want. If they are over the age of 17, and run away from home, there is little...

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How do i get custody of my children if there mom is very ill and cant even work ,take care of herself.

If My Husband Has not seen his son in over 2 years, can he terminate his rights?

TX. No custody established. Child lives with me. No marriage involved. Can he take him away?

Im an unwed mother living in Prosper Texas and would like to move back home to New York to be with family and employment.

I move out but now wish to file for divorce should i return to the house first?

Which state and how do I start?

Im the one asking about selling our community property his tools etc.

My question is I filed my petition for divorce. I attached a marital settlement agreement at the county court house. What next?

In Texas, UNWED-what would you have to prove to have the judge grant supervised visits to a newborn?

How old must a child before he/she can decide what parent to live with