Is it illegal for a 23 year old to date a 17 year old in Texas?

The moment she turns 18 she is an adult and can do whatever she wants. Parents can also remove her from their home. Of course she leaves with only...

Is there a time the Temp order hearing papers are served?

Hire a lawyer and start getting prepared. You'll need financial information statement which is available from Harris county family court judges...

What amount of jail time would be considered excessive for a first-time, weekend-long visitation denial in Texas?

Probably no jail -- just make up time and attorney's fees. Harris county jail is so full. If it's first time slap on hand and stern talking to is...

My daughter has filed for divorce, what form do we need to place an add in the newspaper?

You desperately need a lawyer. Odds are with minor children that the court will appoint an attorney to try to locate him. And, she gets to pay for...

A living will is not what you think. I'd hire an attorney. Be careful using internet forms. If not done properly you will make probate more...

Are there any pro bono family law programs in Houston, TX?

There are many pro bono groups in Houston for Harris County Residents. I have listed them several times on my blog....

How do I respond to an order to show cause if no blank pages to respond were included in the paperwork that I was served?

You can find a free document called "answer" on www.texaslawhelp.org If she filed contemp and asked for jail time then if you are indigent you...

Is there anything we can do if a parent is refusing to give prescribed medication during their time with the child?

If the child is being harmed because the parent is not doing the right thing then the current visitation and rights & duties can be...

How do I find a lawyer that handles the unsealing of old adoption records?

One idea is to look on my blog and read my post for adult adoptees. www.houstonmediator.blogspot.com - you can get a copy of the original birth...

Copy of power of attrny

If the Power of Attorney includes wording that a copy of valid then it's valid. Without looking at the POA it's impossible to answer. Be...