The family violence--if it is memorialized in a prior court fining--is definitely instrumental in getting sole managing conservatorship. The...

Can I get my Child Support lowered if I had another child?

If you can do simple math, you won't need a lawyer. Your prior income x legal percentage is what you are paying now. The question is whether you...

When filing a pro-se "answer" to a law-suit, do I need to state any more details beyond "entering a general denial" ?

If you have affirmative defenses, you'll need to include those. Affirmative defenses are terms of art and you'll need legal assistance to determine...

How can we offer help to a neighbor and care for her child but be protected from retaliation if they become angry for any reason

I disagree with some responses. You are aware of the neglect (it IS neglect!) and you must report it. Your identity will be kept confidential. You...

How do I get primary custody or sole custody of my children so we can move out of state for work if my wife is agreeable ?

If she is truly agreeable, then this is a rather straightforward case involving mostly paperwork. It's straight forward IF you hire an attorney who...

If the judge returns my son and restores my custody at my hearing Monday can I move out of state legally

Taking a guess at some missing information here---if this is a Cps case, most often a "return" is accomplished via a Return and Monitor order. This...

Can I have my child support raised if the father is not using his visitation?

If you open the can of worms first, he will definitely benefit and lower the amount to you due to his additional child. That's the law---when he...

Father not on birth certificate. mother wants back child support. does father owe $ prior to legal establishment?

Yes, he does owe... She has been providing for his child since birth. It's only right.

In filing an Original Answer with District Clerk for a child support modification suit, are there any rights I may be giving up?

In addition to Ms. Lassiter's advice, another important issue to address is whether you need to file a counterpetition. You might want to consult...

Does my son have to go with his dad's mother for summer vacation if the father works in the oil rigs?

No, the child must go if dad is exercising his visitation in that manner unless and until you have the order modified. I'm not sure why you say it...