I lost my kids in cps case in I need to appeal my case in fight for my kids back can anybody please help me I need a lawyer asap

Did you have a court appointed lawyer? The lawyer is yours till the appeals period is over. Contact the lawyer.

In my divorce with children, my wife's petition states discovery is to be conducted under level 1. How do I change this?

You are correct in that level 1 does not apply because level 1 doesn't apply in cases with children. Simply include it in your counterpetition.

Could placing a previous child up for adoption hurt someone chances of primary or full custody?

The fact in and of itself that she relinquished rights to a prior child is insufficient. Indeed even the State, when starting a CPS case, requires...

What all do I need my child's father to get him to sign his rights over so her step father can adopt her..

You need him to sign a voluntary relinquishment of parental rights but also have him sign a waiver of interest, to cover all bases. It must meet...

Girlfriend / mother took our baby out of state and relocated to New Jersey and will not return to Texas

A lawyer will have to help you figure out whether Texas currently has jurisdiction. You'll have to discuss whether paternity has been legally...

Do I need a lawyer to legally adopt my grandson

Yes you have standing, the right, to file a suit. You will need to terminate the father's rights. If child support has not been established yet,...

If I lived in another state when paternity was established can I use the paternity affidavit from that state in texas?

Were the affidavits turned in to finish the process of acknowledgement of paternity by the bio dad? If so and if the other state follows the same...

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Step parent obligations

You have no financial obligation to her children. Having said that, if they live with you and her and their basic needs are not being met, you and...

What is a waiver of service?

When I have a "friendly" divorce, I'll often send a waiver of service with the petition to the party or, if the party has a lawyer, to the lawyer....

What to do when you pay an attorney money then he doesn't do what you pay him for?

Make efforts to be certain you aren't wrong because it is a very serious allegation! Maybe it's filed and you don't know it yet? Maybe the lawyer...