I agree with Ms. Goldsberry’s answer. I would add that time is of the essence. You don’t say how long ago your family member took the child to...

Gather any documents you have that might support your claim of marriage. One possibility is copies of income tax returns showing you and her filing...

Sure, just consult with a family law attorney on bringing a modification action in court. At 17, the judge will probably honor her preference and...

Whether or not you have the father sign the birth certificate, he would have the ability to go to court and have his paternity established through...

If this woman is having sex with you, then she is committing adultery. Adultery is not a crime in Texas, but it is a fault ground for divorce that...

You don’t say if you’re the primary conservator of the child or even if there is a current court order in place. That makes all the difference. If...

I don’t know what you can expect from an online forum. No attorneys here can possibly advise you without thoroughly examining the record , pending...

That depends entirely on the specific language in the order. No attorney on this online site could advise you without reading the order and knowing...

I agree with the other attorneys. I would add that the court does not care that your heart is broken. In general, the law says that in order to get...

As is usually the case with legal matters involving divorce or real property, the devil is in the details. There’s no way I or any other attorney...