Is it a possibility that my son's father could get custody?

Do you have any kind of a court order that specifies the visitation issues between you, your son and his father? That is the document that would...

Does my ex-spouse owe me money?

I know this is not a simple answer, but, frankly, it depends. The decree of divorce (&/or the Agreement Incident to Divorce) should define what...

First, don't worry about the fraud threat - even if it was valid, there is a four year statute of limitations on fraud. I agree that you should...

My husband is a full time student , can't find work

The Texas Family Code requires the person obligated for child support to pay support based upon his net earning ability (not necessarily what he...

Can my husband file a petition or demand stating my daughters cannot move out of the city or state?

Courts in Texas are very particular about permitting separation of children from their parents. It is therefore quite possible that your husband...

My ex-hus will not sign the Special Warranty Deed. My atty will not file a motion to order. What do I do?

If your spouse has a lawyer, you would be well-served to have an advocate as well. Call the Community Law Center in San Antonio - 210.271.9595; ...

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What are my rights and can I just go and get my children?

Under Texas law, you have the right to file a Petition to Adjudicate Parentage and a Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship. But you need to...

I want to move out of state. Can my husband file a petition that will not allow my children to move out of the city?

Is this a family violence case? If not, then, in Texas, you run a significant risk of a judge being quite angry if you take the children from...

Father completely refuses visitation.

First, have you asked him if he'd mind if you left? Look up Lenz vs Lenz on the web - it's the leading case for relocation issues and will give...

What is "best interest of child"

In short, yes, it is possible, but likely to be lengthy and expensive litigation. Child custody questions are governed by the "best interest"...