Questions answered by Fran Brochstein

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Do I have to send my kids to their father's (non-custodial) house if he's working out of town?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 18, 2013

Sounds like you need a personal consultation with a family law attorney pronto. If she is specially restricted from being in the presence of...

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What is the age that a parent can leave their child unattended?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 16, 2013

There is no "magic" age in the State of Texas. It depends on the maturity of the child & the safety of the child being left alone. Some 17 yr. old...

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Do I need an attorney for a child custody case involving my daughter?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

I would hire an experienced family law attorney immediately. Hire the best attorney that you can afford. Look on the excellent website. Most...

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Can I request a modification to a standing child support order?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

No - you waited too long. The youngest child is too old. You should have hired a lawyer years ago. Sorry!

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If the mother and her family agree to take care of baby can the father get rid of child support?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

If you are the bio dad, you cannot get out of paying child support and health insurance. She can "promise" you anything - even sign it &...

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My girlfriend says she's pregnant from another man. I believe it too but I don't want her to come to me later saying it's my kid

Fran's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

Texts are worth the paper they are written on! If you are the bio bad then you have to support the kid - TX law. Once the baby is born you...

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I want to do a voluntary term of rights and adoption in Texas. How do I do this without a lawyer?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

I highly recommend that you hire an attorney to help you. You might also try to do your own plumbing or root canal work -- but I don't recommend...

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Do I have to file for child support?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 12, 2013

It sounds like in the past that your son received some sort of federal or state government assistance. If so, you signed a sheet of paper giving...

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My sons mom moved out of state, she can't take care of him but doesn't want to give him to me, what can I do to get him back?

Fran's answer | Answered on August 08, 2013

Hire the toughest, smartest family law attorney that you can afford. Get married tomorrow. The other attorney has been around for quite...

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How can a father of 2 young daughters get primary or sole custody from a neglectful mother and physically abusive step father.

Fran's answer | Answered on August 08, 2013

Look around and hire the smartest, toughest family law attorney that you can find. Unfortunately, stories like yours are not uncommon. Mental...

Fran Brochstein's Answers (6332)

Do I have to send my kids to their father's (non-custodial) house if he's working out of town?

What is the age that a parent can leave their child unattended?

Do I need an attorney for a child custody case involving my daughter?

Can I request a modification to a standing child support order?

If the mother and her family agree to take care of baby can the father get rid of child support?

My girlfriend says she's pregnant from another man. I believe it too but I don't want her to come to me later saying it's my kid

I want to do a voluntary term of rights and adoption in Texas. How do I do this without a lawyer?

Do I have to file for child support?

My sons mom moved out of state, she can't take care of him but doesn't want to give him to me, what can I do to get him back?

How can a father of 2 young daughters get primary or sole custody from a neglectful mother and physically abusive step father.