With Covid raging in Harris County, most courts are pretty much only handling emergency issues. Don't be surprised if the judge orders you to...

You need to ask the judge to appoint an Attorney ad Litem to represent the child's interests in your case. Both of you pay for the cost of this...

Basically, if a parent is going to take the child outside of the US where a passport is needed, then the parent must send you a letter informing...

Visitation cannot be forced. You can file contempt and the judge will let you know that visitation is NOT something you can make a person actually...

I agree with Attorney Andersen. Once you open the CPS door you cannot close it. And I've seen CPS determine that both parents need services. If...

I filed suit in county court for contract. The day after defendant filed answer I see an order referring us to mediation?

With the current Covid issues, courts have been closed. Judges, attorneys and parties have never gone through an extended closed legal system...

I agree with Robert Bennett. He knows his stuff so follow his advice.

As a family law mediator, normally spouses attend but I have asked them to leave the room if their behavior is hurting the mediation...

Can I remove baby daddy's last name?

I agree with the other 2 lawyers. Most courts will do a name change if both parents agree to it. BUT I assume bio dad won't agree. AND if you...

I do not advise you to dodge service. In Texas if a person cannot be served the judge can order "alternative" service. I recognize that you are...