You don’t provide much detail to comment on. Is there currently active litigation between you and your ex pending in the court? I suggest that you...

The elements of an informal (i.e. “common law”) marriage in Texas are (1) agreement by parties that they are married, (2) holding out to others...

I agree with everything Mr. Jeffries said. I should add that a couple of questions jumped out at me. I’m not a very technical person, however. Are...

You need to consult with a family law attorney to determine your options. Bring any documents you have that he or she can review.

I completely agree with everything in Mr. Jeffries’ excellent answer. I would also add that if you anticipate problems in exercising your period of...

Your problems in presenting your case are typical of parties who think they can “wing it” on their own without the assistance of an attorney. It’s...

Yes he can. Your son’s father can send discovery requests seeking anything he wants. However, you also have the right to assert proper objections....

I agree with Mr. Couture. The fact that there is no order specifying the father’s dates and times of visitation of the child could, arguably,...

You can do that as part of the divorce. As part of the process, the decree can award you the property and also your husband will execute a special...

One possibility, if the father is hilling to have his parental rights terminated, would be for you and your wife to initiate a termination and...