Do paternal grandparents get visitation rights for a grandchild?

In order to successfully get court ordered visitation with a child against the surviving parent’s wishes, a grandparent has a high burden to meet....

Do I have to attend a deposition if it is harrassement?

You don’t provide enough details for a thorough answer. In general, if you are given a valid notice or subpoena (depending on whether you are a...

Who gets the final decision when joint legal custody is ordered?

A lot of your questions depend on the detailed "rights and duties," which should be spelled out in your most recent custody order. Certain rights...

Can I leave the house at age of 19 ?

At age 19, you are an adult and can go where you want. Of course, your mom has no legal obligation to support you. If your mom tries to physically...

What happens if my ex husband is avoiding being served?

There are a number of ways that alternative service can be accomplished if personal service cannot occur. For example, if the process server goes...

If your son’s mother (“Mom”) were to file right now, it would be very difficult to change custody because, under statute, she’d have to prove that...

Can my ex get custody of my daughter she is 13 he is $26,000 in arrears and he was ordered to pay retro

Clearly, your ex’s child support obligation makes his attempt to get custody of your child look self-serving, but that’s not all the court will...

Who gets the house?

What do you mean when you say “he gave her” the house? Is there anything in writing to this effect? Was this house owned by her father before he...

I have a child in my custody for a year and a half. his birth mom is trying to take him back. what can I do to keep him?

Under the Texas Family Code, it would appear that you have “general standing” to seek primary custody. You need to act quickly, however. I’ve...

Placing a newspaper ad is not only ineffective, it may create legal liability. I suggest that you consult an experienced family law attorney to...