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Is the mother of a child born to unwed parents, who get married after the child is born, still considered the custodial parent?

Fran's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

I find that most new mothers are in for a shock at divorce. After age 3, dad can ask (and be granted) an expanded visitation order which...

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What do I owe my wife if I separate from her?

Fran's answer | Answered on May 21, 2015

You need to personally meet with a family law attorney to discuss. If any allegations of domestic violence in the past few years then you might...

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I am Brazilian. I married an American in Brazil. We moved to the United States.

Fran's answer | Answered on May 20, 2015

Where you marry is irrelevant. If you have lived in Texas for over 6 months then you are a Texas resident and you need to divorce here. Look on...

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My husband took our 24 month old baby and won't let me see her or won't even tell me where they are staying.

Fran's answer | Answered on May 19, 2015

You only have to move when the judge tells you to do so. Also document via email, texts, etc. (like witnesses willing to come to court to...

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Can I sue the parents of a child that I took care of for 4years of his life for back child support?

Fran's answer | Answered on May 18, 2015

If you want to try to get the kid back, run...don't walk...to an attorney's office. You have 6 months after you lost possession of the child to...

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Will a texas judge enter a court order for custody if the father petitions the court when texas does not have jurisdiction?

Fran's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

People deceive judges all the time. If you are worried then pay an attorney in the county he lives in to monitor any lawsuits filed in your name or...

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How do we find out if my husbands parental rights were terminated in 2009?

Fran's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

If your case is in Harris County go to the Civil Courthouse at 201 Caroline in downtown Houston. Go to the second floor and see if there are any...

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Supervised Visitation-Not Following/ Unknown Address

Fran's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

Hire an experienced attorney immediately. It sounds like he's violating several of the judge's orders. You need to sit down with someone to review...

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My soon to be husband makes from his job 76000 gross yearly and has a retirement and disability of 25000 has agreed to pay 500 a

Fran's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

For a ball park figure look on the Texas Attorney General's website for the c s calculator. There are many factors to consider. I suspect $500...

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How can I get back my passport and documentation from my mother in law, in case of separation or divorce?

Fran's answer | Answered on May 16, 2015

Attorney Baker is correct. File for divorce with temporary orders and the judge will order him to return your stuff.

Fran Brochstein's Answers (6332)

Is the mother of a child born to unwed parents, who get married after the child is born, still considered the custodial parent?

What do I owe my wife if I separate from her?

I am Brazilian. I married an American in Brazil. We moved to the United States.

My husband took our 24 month old baby and won't let me see her or won't even tell me where they are staying.

Can I sue the parents of a child that I took care of for 4years of his life for back child support?

Will a texas judge enter a court order for custody if the father petitions the court when texas does not have jurisdiction?

How do we find out if my husbands parental rights were terminated in 2009?

Supervised Visitation-Not Following/ Unknown Address

My soon to be husband makes from his job 76000 gross yearly and has a retirement and disability of 25000 has agreed to pay 500 a

How can I get back my passport and documentation from my mother in law, in case of separation or divorce?