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2 children with health issues can the court order and award ex husband not to pay child support?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

Ok - Dad has 3 kids and you have 2. It's up to the judge as to whether or not one of you is ordered to pay the other one child support. You will...

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Pro Bono Family Law Attorney

Fran's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

Look on this website for an attorney to represent you. We are not allowed to make referrals. The burden is on you to find a Ft. Worth attorney. ...

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How can I get motion to revise custody paperwork. i.e. to include circumstances of if the other parent falls ill, or unfit

Fran's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

You need an emergency motion to modify. I urge you to retain an attorney to do it right the first time. YI recommend an affidavit laying out the...

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I have had standard Custody of my 8yrold for 3 yrs Now my ex wants Joint (50/50)?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

Hire an attorney. Look on this website and find one that you like. Be advised that generally he can request an Expanded Possession Order and...

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What can i do to put sons mom in child support or take custody.

Fran's answer | Answered on January 10, 2015

You have standing since he's been in your home for over 6 months. Look on this website and find an attorney in you county immediately.

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Is it worth it going back to court and fighting for full custody?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 08, 2015

It sounds like your divorce is final. If you file to modify custody, the burden now shifts to you as to why custody should change. this is not...

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Uncontested divorce;- serving my wife Pulicly

Fran's answer | Answered on January 08, 2015

You definitely need to talk to a lawyer. There is no 20 day waiting period for you! You need some help. There is a 61 day waiting period and AFTER...

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I live in Texas and my husband is incarcerated in the federal prison in Colorado I am a single mother and cannot afford to pay ?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 06, 2015

There is a website with free Texas forms - www.texaslawhelp.org - look on the website -- it's huge. If your husband will sign all the papers and...

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I live in texas and my ex husband lives in Indiana. He has custody. I was wondering if I have a case at trying to get custody.

Fran's answer | Answered on January 06, 2015

It appears that Indiana has jurisdiction. If so, post this question under Indiana. If the case was handled in your county in Texas, then the...

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My daughter took off, leaving her son with me

Fran's answer | Answered on January 05, 2015

Look on the State Bar of Texas website for pro bono (free) legal agencies in your area. Also, look on this website and see if you can find an...

Fran Brochstein's Answers (6332)

2 children with health issues can the court order and award ex husband not to pay child support?

Pro Bono Family Law Attorney

How can I get motion to revise custody paperwork. i.e. to include circumstances of if the other parent falls ill, or unfit

I have had standard Custody of my 8yrold for 3 yrs Now my ex wants Joint (50/50)?

What can i do to put sons mom in child support or take custody.

Is it worth it going back to court and fighting for full custody?

Uncontested divorce;- serving my wife Pulicly

I live in Texas and my husband is incarcerated in the federal prison in Colorado I am a single mother and cannot afford to pay ?

I live in texas and my ex husband lives in Indiana. He has custody. I was wondering if I have a case at trying to get custody.

My daughter took off, leaving her son with me