Joint custody needs to change due circumstance,

If there is a geographical restriction, it may not happen. Judges frequently will NOT allow the parent to move (absent the other parent's written...

How can I go about getting full custody of my children from there father?

Both of the previous responders are correct. The simplest way is to get bio dad to voluntarily relinquish parental rights (the hook to get this is...

If me and my wife have joint custody of our kids and they live with me, is she required by the court to pay child support?

If it is an agreed order, the judge MAY allow it. Some judges will not allow it as they feel it is not in the best interest of the child (they...

Is my husband responsible for a child that is 4 years old and the mother barely decided to put child support?

If bio-mom has filed suit, then a DNA test will be done. If your husband is the father, then child support will be ordered. Additionally,...

How do I terminate a parents rights?

Karen hit the nail on the head. Just because bio-dad is out of the picture doesn't mean you get to skip that part. Locating, serving, etc., a...

How can my parents get full legal custody of a grandchild?

They will need an attorney. It depends whether they want to be conservators or to adopt. Also, a big factor is whether CPS terminated bio-mom's...

In the state of Texas how long do you have to be married to receive spousal support?

10 years of marriage is only the first hurdle in being awarded spousal support. She also has to prove to the court that she needs support for her...

My wife's daughter and some of her family members took my wife to her moms house. Can they do that without my consent?

If your wife has capacity to make decisions, she gets to do so, even if you disagree. If, however, she does not have the capacity to make...

Charles is correct. If it was not in the Decree, a Power of Attorney authorizing your brother to exercise any and all interest his ex-wife may...

Can i adopt my stepson?

As I understand the situation, your current husband is bio-dad and his ex is bio-mom. If that's the case, either bio-mom has to voluntarily...