What can I do when feel like my attorney is not doing what is in my best interest?

If you feel that your are being underserved by your attorney, you can retain another attorney to substitute in. The Court might grant a...

Do i get arrested

If you were properly served and did not show up, the other party (I'm guessing it was the Attorney General's office) can and usually does request a...

My husband and i divorced and i have sole custody. Can i take my child on a cruise to mexico without his consent?

Hello, First of all, child support and child custody are two different issues and one does NOT affect the other under Texas Family Law. So it...

First off, CPS almost always has the Court's ear. But, it is not impossible. You must have a good family law attorney to pursue this. If there...

How does my child file for child preference as stated in section 153.008?

Your child can file for said preference by filing a notarized affidavit with the Petition itself. The Judge may also want to have the child verify...

How does a single father establish primary custody of his child when he was not married to mother who has clearly abandoned her?

He needs to file a Suit Affecting Parent Child Relationship (SAPCR) with his local Court. The Court will determine who would be the best primary...

Child custody and harassment from an ex

The motion for protective orders should include a copy of the privious Court-ordered custody/visitation orders. The judge will then modify those...

Unfortunately, the charges are technically brought not by her by the local District Attorney. Even if she changes her mind, they can press on with...

Lying expected in Family Court in Houston, TX.

Texas rules of civil procedure and evidence are designed to eliminate such discreptancies and brings truth to light. Excerside proper discovery...

My 17 year old daughter is pregnant; she is still in school; on our insurance; our home; drs tell me she is emancipated; TRUE?

Yes and No. Texas Family Code provides that in order to be emancipated, a minor must: 1) be a resident of this state; (2) be 17 years of...