Can I go back into mediation afer I have already agreed to property settlement?Found problems with the QDRO after the fact.

Your attorney is right that mediated settlement agreements are binding. They typically cannot be set aside unless you can prove you signed the...

I hired a lawyer to work on my modification of custody paperwork a month ago and no paperwork has been filed with the court

Send your attorney a letter (preferably certified mail) requesting he or she stop working on your case and refund your retainer.

I know you are pro se, but I strongly recommend you hire an attorney. There are rules of evidence that you must follow to present documents in...

What do I need to do in Texas to adopt my nephew?

You will need to hire an attorney who is skilled in termination and adoption petitions. There are a number of issues that need to be handled,...

How can i get custody of my 12 year old niece

You may have some options, but the fact that you've only had your niece a short time (under six months) may be a hindrance in court. Consult with...

Who gets child custody if the parents were never married and they split up?

If the father is on the birth certificate, that means he likely signed an acknowledgment of paternity. If so, then both the mother and father...

How do I find out for sure if the judge in the 15th district court has signed a mediation signed by me and the petitioner?

Mediated settlement agreements are binding and can only be overturned because of fraud, coercion or duress or because all parties agree to...

I want to adopt my God-son, but don't know where the father is to give up parental rights.

Hiring an attorney will be essential in handling this adoption as the attorney will need to have the father served through alternate means, and...

Can I get help with child support for my son attending university

If she will agree to it, then you can. Otherwise, child support ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school unless there are unique...

Can a father voluntarily terminate his parental rights?

The courts frown upon terminating parental rights because a parent doesn't want to pay child support. If you oppose it, the court will likely not...

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