How do I get custody of my grandchildren without paying a lot of money.

Since the children have lived with you for more than six months you have standing to file to get custody. What you would file depends on whether...

Does the mere fact of filing Notice of appeal trigger the entire conditional attorney's fees awarded in the original judgment?

It would depend on the specific wording of the attorney's fees portion of the judgment. Also, be on the lookout for correspondence from the court...

If you have an attorney, you need to ask them because they know the specifics of your case. Otherwise, barring some danger to the child, you need...

If there is already an order you can file to modify it and request the exchange be made halfway between your residences. If there is not an order,...

You need to file a motion to modify the decree to get into court and make sure your son stays here. Depending on what county the original...

In Texas, Williamson County (Suburbs of Austin, Texas), can the petitioner set a date for final trial without agreement?

The court administrator schedules the hearings in Williamson County. I would email the court administrator and ask her for available dates for a...

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Has there been an order establishing paternity and setting up child support and visitation? If so, you would need to follow the order until it is...

Can I appeal my final court hearings verdict?

You can certainly appeal. Talk to your current attorney and see if he thinks there are any potential grounds for appeal. There are very strict...

If you are confident after your research that either the mandamus or the appeal is the proper action to take, call the clerk of the court of...

Can I sign over temporary custody with an open cps case against me?

Tell the CPS caseworker the name of the family member so they can run a background check. If there is an open court case that means CPS is likely...