A Parent's Affidavit in Voluntary Relinquishment is a document (the basis of which is a type of form) that sets forth a parent's intent to...

My boyfriend is married but in the process of divorce. We had a church ceremony using an unordained person. Is this bigamy in tx

A promise ceremony does not equate to marriage in Texas if you did not apply for a marriage license. Common law marriage requires that both...

Hello My name is Mike. Who do I report to that my daughter has been took to another state without my consent?

You could file a Motion to Enforce in the jurisdiction where your last Order was rendered.

Can I move back to Michigan with my kids after divorce seven years ago. I can't make it here on my own.

The answer depends on whether a geographic restriction was included in your Final Decree of Divorce. If not, you can probably relocated. If there...

Can my sons father sign his rights over to my fiancé and still not have to pay child support?

Based upon what you have stated you do not have a basis for termination of the biological father's parental rights. Further, the OAG has a policy...

Do I need to fill "uncontested divorce with NO children" or "uncontested divorce with children TOGETHER"?

The courts in Texas have different protocols for this type of case. It has been my experience that the action should be filed as a divorce without...

Family legal question... Should i sue him ?

You may want to address this issue in therapy (family or individual) as there seems to be some underlying issues other than the legal issues that...

Can a step-father adopt his step-children without the biological father signing his rights away?

It depends, also, on the ages of your children. In Texas, we recognize adult adoptions. That means when your children turn 18 they can be legally...

Can my ex spouse "vetoe" or "object" to whom is watching my children on dates that I shall have custody of them for visitation?

As the other attorneys have mentioned, look to your decree to see the exact language. Also, you should know your decree in its entirety, as some...

My divorce was finalized last year. We had a house together and went thru mediation and I was granted the house.

The answer depends on the terms of your Divorce Decree. If you never entered a formal Final Decree of Divorce, the terms of the Mediated...