If we were forced into signing the relinquishment of parental rights papers and they are not filed yet can we get them back?

An Affidavit of relinquishment should state within the affidavit that it is voluntary. In fact, most of the affidavits provided by TX DFPS are...

What can I do if a family emergency came across and it's the other parents weekend?

Try to exchange the weekend with the ex and negotiate a make up weekend in consideration for you keeping this weekend. Good luck!

You need to file a custody suit ASAP. Without orders in place or a hearing to address the issues you are having this will go nowhere. Good luck!!

What if I don't have the money to get a lawyer to get a divorce?

You can always represent yourself but it's NOT generally a good idea as a perceived simple divorce can turn into a nightmare. Regardless, you'll...

How and where to get all paperwork needed to file writ of habeaus corpus and writ of attachment on my own without a lawyer.

Go to your local law library and look up forms in Texas Family Law manuals. They should have them. If not, you can always go online for them -...

Ok i need a writ of attachment and habeus corpus and i am having to do all of this without a lawyer PLEASE HELP!

The problem lies in the fact that you need IMMEDIATE action in court. However, if you're doing it pro se then courts almost automatically put you...

The Texas Family Code guidelines suggest you pay 20% of your monthly net income, provided you have no other child dependents. Because you're self...

The file she has for you is YOUR file and YOUR property and you're entitled to all of it. Good luck!

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How does summer visitation affect daycare?

If it's during Dad's court ordered extended summer visitation time - then he can put your child in day care, unless the orders have a right of...

Do I have any legal rights to withhold visitation from my ex husband? Can I get in trouble for preventing his schl visitation?

You'll want to file a modification petition. Do not take matters into your own hands as it could reflect poorly on you in front of a judge.