This is a tough situation, but if your friend has had actual care, control and possession they may have standing under 102.003(9). Schedule an...

Could the biological father over adopted mother win a custody battle?

I think you need to hire a lawyer as soon as possible. Each modification case is different. The first thing a lawyer needs to do is review the...

Can I take our youngest 2 children out of town for a 2-3 wk vacation.

If there are no orders prohibiting you from taking your children out of town then you should have no concern. I would agree that if your husband...

Orders remain in affect until they are superseded by a new order. Note, there is typically language in a new order that says any provision not...

Void Divorce Judgment Rendered, but how to stop it from being Entered?

If the court lacked jurisdiction, there is case law out there that says any order is void and that can be collaterally attacked at any time. That...

What temporary orders or custody modification is reasonable to request in this situation?

You need to consider several factors prior to engaging in a modification. First, consider what the other side may say about you during the...

My wife took my daughter who was 7 years old out of the country to visit her parents 4 years ago, now she refuse to to come back

This has become one of the biggest problems in the area of family law. The first thing you need to know is whether the country she is in is a...

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How can I get my custody modified? What do I need to do in the meantime to build my case?

Your question does not outline some facts that are needed to fully answer your question. In particular, when was the last final order entered with...

I am a father looking to go back to court for custody of my kids who've lived with me for aprox 2 years, plus child support pay

If you paid what was ordered, you are in compliance with the court and there is no underpayment. She would have to file in order to receive an...

Can I disregard a tempoary ammendment?

You have to follow the orders of the court. She must do the same and if she does not, you can seek attorney's fees for the filing of a contempt...

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