How does a 16 yr petition the court for modification for custody?

I would add that you or the child should also contact the Texas Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400, and they my initiate a Child Protective...

My niece has claimed her cousin molested her 3 years ago. There is a 6 year age difference & both are minors.can he be charged?

I would also add that you should not assume that counseling sessions are confidential. A counselor has a statutory obligation to report suspected...

Getting a divorce and have been married 26 years and your wife is classified as disabled, I make 75k a year how much alimony

There is no specific formula on post-divorce spousal maintenance. It all depends on your wife's other sources of income, any awards of property...

My PD lied to me about a plea bargain which i took based on his lie can i get a new case?

If you are dissatisfied with your attorney's performance, you have the right to terminate his representation and obtain your own lawyer. You must...

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What can I do to if my daughters grandmother spanks her and neither myself nor her mother spank her?

You don't provide enough information in your question. Who has custody of the child, you, the other parent, both parents, the grandmother, or...

I was left a card to call a gentleman from a private process & courier service. Should I call & accept papers?

First of all, you have no obligation to call the process server or accept service, though you may be delaying the inevitable. The process server...

How can I get a restraining order on my soon-to-be-ex-husband? He will not leave the family home.

Normally, a standard temporary restraining order (TRO) can be obtained immediately at the time of filing, and served on your husband along with the...

How do i modify my decree... i want it a little more defined... right now my ex husband is not enforcing it!

Given the fact that the divorce decree happened 4 years ago, and it appears that circumstances have "materially and substantially changed" since...

What are the chances that my husband be able to adopt his stepchildren?

Given the fact that your ex-husband is current on his child support, absent his agreement, you would probably not be able to terminate your...

What can I do as a non-custodial parent when my ex won't let me know where my children live?

Before I can give you any sort of intelligent answer, I would need to know some more details. Most importantly, where was the custody order...