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Power of Attorney over my mother!

Fran's answer | Answered on August 02, 2014

It might be too late. She has to be mentally competent. You need to talk to her doctor and confirm that she is mentally competent to execute...

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Does someone in the Harris County Family Courts schedule mediations? Or is this something we would have to do?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 01, 2014

Look under mediator on this site for a mediator. There are many mediator websites--mediate.com, mediation.com, texas association of mediators,...

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My NCP ex quit her job and has moved out of state. I have no idea where she is and owes months of back CS. What do I do?

Fran's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

I agree with the other attorney that has already answered. You might want to do a modification to reduce or eliminate her visitation so that you...

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Can I ask for a different judge in a family case?

Fran's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You can always ask but it probably won't be granted. You can ask for an amicus attorney to represent the child's best interests. Be...

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Do i need to seek counsel?

Fran's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

It is not appropriate to discuss legal matters with a child. She is 16 yrs old and deserves to be a child and not involved in "adult business". ...

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Is there an attorney in Houston that will prepare court documents so some one could represent themselves if they were paid.

Fran's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

I'm not sure what you are asking. If you want a flat-rate attorney in an uncontested case then I can help you. Call me. Most attorneys won't...

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Is my child allowed to decide that they dont want to see the other parent at age 16

Fran's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

Judges want kids to be involved in extra-curricular activities. If the other parent won't participate than a modification might be in order. You...

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How do I add a nickname to my real name and make it legal.

Fran's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

You need a legal name change signed by a judge. Unfortuantely, it's a lot of work in Harris County. You need 2 finger print cards for a criminal...

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How to get termination for biological mother ? Please help !

Fran's answer | Answered on July 29, 2014

Termination is a pretty harsh act and judges don't like "terminating" a person's parental rights. That said, if you (step-mom) want to adopt the...

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When can you legally put a child up for adoption if the father doesn't file for paternity within 3 months?

Fran's answer | Answered on July 28, 2014

I agree with the other attorney - your friends needs to talk in person to an experienced family law attorney. Terminating a parent's parental...

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