Child custody modification, CPS, children taken out of state without permission.

It sounds as though father was granted sole custody of the child, CPS's policies do not require they notify the other parent. Typically when CPS is...

Custody

With the signed order, your daughter would have to file a modification suit in order to alter the current custody arrangement. You will then have...

Terminate dad's rights. What are my chances?????My husband now wants to adopt her.

In most cases, the father is given an opportunity by the Department of Family Services to work "a service plan" in order to get back on the right...

Do i have to go to court to increase child support?

You can definitely agree to increase it, I would just ensure that you get it in writing and even, if possible, file it with the court where the...

I am interested in a uncontested divorce.

In order for an uncontested divorce to work, you will need to locate him and have him agree to the terms. There are a ton of legal resources online...

I received a judgment for attorney fees that my ex was to pay immediately following the commencement of my divorce. can I fight?

Unfortunately, a civil judgment for money is not something that can be enforced by garnishing wages or jail time or anything of the sort, they are...

Do I need a divorce attorney?

Regardless of who contributed to the marital property, in Texas there is a presumption that all property acquired during the marriage is community...

Each state lists the general parameters to determine a parent is unfit and what types of actions are "aggravated circumstances" to lead to finding...

Once a relative has been given temporary custody of a child from a parent, what is the standard of review at the final hearing?

To answer the first question, the standard of review is a preponderance of the evidence, meaning 51% more likely than not that the claim is true....

Can I be removed from my dad's custody because he has a little marijuana?

Potentially, yes. I know it is difficult, however, I would recommend speaking with your mother or other guardian, if you have one, about the...