Moving out from Texas to Pennsylvania at 17.

I agree with the other attorney - as usual! Under Texas law you are an adult for criminal purposes at 17. However, for civil purposes you...

What rights does a father have to take his child out of his home due to domestic violence in the house?

I absolutely agree with the other attorney! Your friend needs to retain an experienced family law attorney immediately. The judge might order the...

Can i put childsupport even if i dnt kw where he lives?

You can go to the TX A G office. They might be able to locate him if you have his full legal name, date of birth and social security number. The...

Mother has left children 3 days ago with no contact with no provisions. I am the grandmother and have the children now

This is an excellent website with many excellent attorneys listed. Many offer free phone consultations. Start reading answers & look around. ...

Can I decide for me and my sister to only live with my mom? I am 12 and my sister is 10. (TEXAS)

Technically, you cannot decide to stop visiting your dad until you are 18. If you are in danger visiting your dad with your step-mom present,...

How many criminal cases of a mom charged, incarcerated, and convicted with Interference with Child Custody have you witnessed?

I have not heard the facts as stated in your facts. But I've practiced law over 20 years. I worked at Houston Volunteer Lawyers for several...

My fiance has joint custody of his 13 year old daughter. She now does not want to go to her moms, is there anything we can do?

I'm in Texas too and you are misquoting the law. The child does not get to decide anything until the day she turns 18. So put down you pen and...

I recieved a citation from baby's father. He is petitioning for declaration of parentage and other things.

I agree with the other attorney - you need a lawyer. You need to look on this website and find one immediately. You need to file an answer to...

Can I move out at the age of seventeen in Texas?

I agree with the other attorney - for civil purposes you are a minor until the day you turn 18 in the State of Texas. If you move in with your...

You need an attorney. There are very few attorneys that handle CPS cases for a variety of reasons. I would look around. The next time there is a...