I signed marriage papers when we were both in county jail..Does this mean we are married

If the marriage is registered in Texas then you are married. You can call or email the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Austin and ask them to look it...

Do I need a lawyer for stepchild adoption if the biological father is not on the birth certificate and has never been active?

You are certainly free to try to do it yourself. Let me put it this way, I've been licensed 25 years and I just hired a lawyer to help me with a...

Boyfriend cannot adopt in Texas. They need to be married for at least a year. I suspect that the judge might require DNA testing. Husband would...

Why was I entitled to keep paying child support after the judge signed a paper?

I doubt that a family law attorney told you that child support "magically" stopped the day the judge signed. The employer requires new orders to...

Being sued for divorce with no income to pay for a attorney.

First, there is no legal aid in Houston that charges money. So I suspect you called a company outside of Texas that has been "conning" Texas people...

What is my legal recourse ?

The Power of Attorney ended the moment your mom died. You need to find a probate attorney and meet with him/her as soon as possible. Bring all...

What can I do to see my son?

I would quit listening to her and talk to an attorney that can explain your parental rights to you. If she won't voluntarily comply then you...

Child support.

Before you go to Texas AG or do anything, I'd meet with an attorney in person and discuss your options. Once you file child support he will get...

I'd talk to her doctor to see if she's competent. If so, he needs to write it in her medical chart in case there is an issue later. If she's...

Can I give up my parental rights to my daughters mom?

In the Houston area, judges won't usually terminate a parent's rights unless there is a new person to step into that person's shoes. I agree...