Do I need to divorce if my marriage license haven’t filed yet?

Yes, the filing of the license is a ministerial act, but the marriage already occurred. If you no longer wish to be married, I highly advise you to...

Can someone get custody of a child (born in America) if that child went to another country with the mother who was deported?

This is a complex area of the law, and the facts you provide are insufficient to give you a definitive answer to your question. However, a big...

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If I get permanent custody of our child can I make the mother pay child support?

That should be part of the court order. If you aren’t currently represented by an attorney, you need to consult with one to ensure your rights are...

My daughter will be 14 in February. Is she of legal age to decide of she wants to go to her father's or not on his visitations?

She cannot decide to not go. You have a legal duty to facilitate visitation. If there is some valid reason that she doesn’t want to go, you should...

Can the other parent get visitation rights if he has not sought visitation with the child in seven years?

The father will not automatically lose his parental rights and, yes, he could just pop into your lives, file a court action, start paying support,...

My ex-wife in the state of Texas, has not changed her name back to her maiden name,which was in the divorce decree we both sign

You are divorced. She can go around calling herself anything she wants. What do you care? If there are any ramifications from this in her life,...

Can I move out without my parents permission at the age of 19?

At age 19, you are an adult and free to live where you choose. Of course, your mother is under no obligation to support you.

What are my responsibilities for a mortgage when the house was given to spouse in divorce??

That depends entirely on the language in the decree. But in any case, since the mortgage holder was not a party to the divorce, you remain liable...

This is a probate question, not child custody. I highly recommend you consult with an experienced probate attorney.

Can I get custody of my children if I signed away custody to the fathers parents?

When you say “signed away,” do you mean that your parental rights were terminated or did they simply become the kids’ managing conservators? If...