I wouldn't do a hair follicle unless I was court ordered. And if you think you might test positive then hire an attorney to represent you.

Do I need to be on child support if my baby has my last name?

I agree with the other attorney. The name of the baby doesn't matter. DNA testing or your acknowledgement of paternity is all that is needed. You...

How do I get my dismissed case sealed

You would likely need to hire an attorney to file for an expunction to erase the records of your dismissal.

How does child custody work if my spouse and child are at a family shelter?

Just like with any other case not involving a shelter, you would file a suit and have the parent served. Then the courts can decide your custody,...

What form do I use to request retroactive child support and how far can I request the retroactive support?

You would file a petition to enforce and have her served. The court could then choose to hold her in contempt and put her in jail until she pays...

I recently ran into an ex girlfriend who told me I'm the father of her child. The child is 7 years old. What should I do?

You would need to file a suit to establish paternity and request a DNA test. The court will order her to take the child to the testing center. Then...

I have been living with common law husband for 1 yr 3 months only hes name is on the lease agreement but he has provided to apt

I agree with the other attorney. If you file for divorce the court will decide who remains on the property. But as of now he has to evict you....

What can I do to take my children with me?

You're going to have to file suit with the court. Right now you both have legal rights to the children. His withholding them and denying you...

Sixteen years together not legally married do I need to get a divorce?

In Texas, you do not need to file for divorce unless you are common law married and filed with the clerk that you're common law married. But either...

Is there common law marriage in the state of Texas?

Absolutely! You have to show you held out as married. Things like having insurance together, filing married on your tax returns, cards or letters...