Girlfriend / mother took our baby out of state and relocated to New Jersey and will not return to Texas

Are there Orders in effect that compel her to keep your daughter in a certain geographic region? If not, you should file immediately to ask the...

What all do I need my child's father to get him to sign his rights over so her step father can adopt her..

Tough question. Is child support owed? Is it ordered in the correct amount? You might need to file a Motion for Contempt and/or a Motion to...

Can a common law stepparent win custody? I'm broke from the first battle but things have changed. Neither parent safe!

Your issue is whether you have "standing" to file suit. Check with a lawyer and ask them to research the standing issues. Your will also have to...

The automobile award should best be included in their Decree. If it was, they should be able to take the Decree to the DMV and show it to them to...

How much does a child custody attorney cost?

The cost will vary tremendously based on the difficulty of your case, your area of Texas and the varying expertise of the lawyer. Also, are sure...

I married an Ethiopian man 6 years ago and moved to Houston, TX.

Probably. Hire a lawyer here. Ask about filing and serving your spouse in Ethiopia or by publication. Have him/her check Texas statutes about...

Dissolution of marriage started in california both parties moved before final, what state should child support be calculated by

The state where the case is pending will continue to calculate support based on that state's guidelines so long as you have a case there. Once the...

My wife and I Have been separated for five years. Can she receive part of my retirement when we get our divorce.

Yes. Texas, unlike some others states, allows community property to continue to accumulate after the filing of a divorce petition and until the...

Are there any other options than divorce?

An annulment. Check with a lawyer and see if your facts fit. Also see if your husband would agree to it. Otherwise, go with a divorce. Good...

When my child turns 12.

Hire a lawyer and file a Motion to Modify. Ask your attorney to file a motion for in-changers interview with the child and the Judge. Remind the...