Melissa Morgan Williams's Answers (218)

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What papers do I file to request temporary custody in Van Zan county Texas? How do I request the judge speak with them?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 06, 2015

You would need to file a Motion for Temporary Orders and set a hearing. You also will need to have your ex-wife served, if you haven't already. I...

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How would my husband go about keeping his childrens mother from moving them out of state? There are no restrictions.

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 30, 2015

I agree that the geographic restriction may have survived the modification. Your husband needs to meet with a family law attorney ASAP, and have...

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Do I file for divorce first?

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

You can file for divorce and request that the court give you exclusive use of your home while the case is pending, which would mean he has to move...

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What is an example of a "substantial change in circumstances" during temp orders, currently joint custody on a 5225.

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

I agree with Peter. If you are operating under Temporary Orders, you need to set your case for final trial and get final orders entered. ...

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How can I get the mother of my child to follow the custody agreement?

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

You have the right to enforce your possession order, you just need to exercise that right. The longer you allow the other parent to interfere with...

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Ex-wife withholding children's passports so they can't visit my family.

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

I agree with Bruce that you need to file an enforcement action if it is specifically stated in your Final Decree. It takes some time to get before...

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In Texas if you haven't filed for divorce yet, can you evict your spouse from a home purchased in the marriage?

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 17, 2015

I agree with the previous answers. Your husband does not have the right to exclude you from your home without a court order. You need a good...

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I am filing for divorce and my soon to be ex-wife and I agreed to joint custody of our 9 year old son.

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

I agree with Maria, and would strongly recommend that you not sign anything without a family law attorney reviewing it with you. It is much more...

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How do i go about getting full custody of my child?

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 16, 2015

If you want your husband to adopt, you will need to file a combined termination and adoption. There are options if you cannot find the father,...

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Can the father of my child change a child support / custody order ?

Melissa's answer | Answered on June 15, 2015

I agree that the father cannot change the terms in your final order without proper notice to you. Good luck to you!

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