If I understand correctly, your husband purchased the house prior to your marriage, but was making mortgage payments until he paid it off a few...

There are specific grounds for termination of parental rights set out in the Texas Family Code. Lack of contact with the child is not, by itself,...

I would urge you to consult with your own attorney who will be better able to determine your options.

It’s impossible to address the merits of your case without knowing all the details, on all sides. But if there’s currently no court order currently...

Is your husband in Texas also? One possibility is that you could obtain a protective order and, which could keep you safe, then file for divorce...

First, you’ll need to determine what is meant by “signing your rights away.” Did your mother become your son’s managing conservator or did she have...

You can consult with a family law attorney who will properly guide you through the legal system. It’s not enough to have evidence or truth on your...

That’s all very interesting and I sympathize with your personal misfortune, but do you have a legal question?

The only way that I can think of this man having standing to seek custody would be if the child lived with him for at least 6 months. In any case,...

That depends on the court order. What does it say? Typically, such court orders are not binding on third parties, such as stepparents or...