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How do i get back child support drop when my daughter is 22 years old

Fran's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

I assume that your employer won't stop withholding without a court order. So you need a judge to sign an order. Many employers stop with proof...

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My Sister is due next month, she does not want to keep the baby. But my fiance and I want to take guardianship, what do we need?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

You do not want guardianship -- you want custody. Talk to a family law attorney in your area. Bio dad would have to be served with the legal...

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How can I get Temporary custody or emergency custody.

Fran's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

1. Get your sister to sign a power of attorney over her child. An attorney can give you the form. There is a self-notarizing statement for...

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How do I get a parenting coordinator or parenting facilitator appointed by the court 1 yr after a joint non-suit settlement?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

A parenting coordinator or parenting facilitator is rarely appointed in Harris County. Hopefully, they will get more popular in the future. A pc...

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If my orders are not correct on what the judge order and the child support is more than what is allowed what can I do?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

Calling or writing the judge won't work. You need a hearing to contest the order. I would hire an attorney immediately. I cannot give you any...

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Do I need to get anything from the biological father of my fiance's child in order to adopt her?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 29, 2014

You need to be married over 6 months to file to be declared to be the "daddy". Also, if bio dad will sign the paperwork to end his paternity, it...

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What type of form do i need to file an asnwer, if any.

Fran's answer | Answered on September 25, 2014

You might "google" Texas divorce answers. You make 2 copies & take to District Clerk's office located in the Civil Courthouse on Caroline in...

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Can I apply for child support ?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 25, 2014

You can go to TX A G office for free (they are very slow) or hire a private attorney. Look on this website for a family law attorney in Houston -...

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What will happen to my nephew?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys. If the judge feels the child is in danger, CPS will be called. That is another can of worms -- once CPS gets...

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My daughter hasn't lived with her Mom since she was 13 year's old. Im still being charged as if she lived with her mom.

Fran's answer | Answered on September 22, 2014

I've been practicing family law over 24 years and I've heard your story many times. You need to modify your current order and either get custody...

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How do i get back child support drop when my daughter is 22 years old

My Sister is due next month, she does not want to keep the baby. But my fiance and I want to take guardianship, what do we need?

How can I get Temporary custody or emergency custody.

How do I get a parenting coordinator or parenting facilitator appointed by the court 1 yr after a joint non-suit settlement?

If my orders are not correct on what the judge order and the child support is more than what is allowed what can I do?

Do I need to get anything from the biological father of my fiance's child in order to adopt her?

What type of form do i need to file an asnwer, if any.

Can I apply for child support ?

What will happen to my nephew?

My daughter hasn't lived with her Mom since she was 13 year's old. Im still being charged as if she lived with her mom.