Will a mother be penalized from leaving her husband later in court if she takes the children 1/2 the time in her new place?

If there are no prior orders, a parent can legally leave, and take children with her. That doesn't mean it's always a GOOD idea. I only advise...

Can I divorce my husband who can't be found?

Yes, it's possible to get the court's permission to serve him through alternative means, like a relative or if there's no other option, by...

Can I get full custody of my little girl if I am not married YET?

It sounds like you want to do a step-parent adoption once you get married. I think you mean that you got bio-dad to sign a Relinquishment. Most...

Where can I find out if my spouse filed an Answer?

You can go by the courthouse and ask. Bring your petition. Or you can call the District Clerk's office, they might look up for you. Have your...

In Texas, parental emancipation is called "Removal of Disabilities of Minority." A 17-year-old would have to show proof of age, Texas residence,...

What are the laws regarding common law marriage in the state of TX, does TX recognize common law marriage

Yes, Texas has common law marriage. But since you have been broken up for more than two years, there is a "rebuttable presumption" that you never...

Do I need an Attorney to Divorce?

If you can agree on the property division, there's a good chance you can handle it pro se. Check out TexasLawHelp dot org forms under "Family Law"...

My spouse and I have agreed to divorce. Our property is in both our names.

You may want to go ahead and file if you think he will otherwise take stuff that you don't want him to take. Anything he takes, you may have a...

What happens if you cannot find your spouse to make divorce final and it's almost been 2 yrs since the filing.

If the initial pleadings have already been filed (petition, answer), and if he has an attorney of record who has not yet withdrawn from the case,...

If i sign a agreed final decree of divorce, do i need to go to court

In Texas, one party can present the court with an Agreed Final Decree of Divorce that the other party has signed and prove-up the divorce without...