How joint custodial parent establish custody in TX fleeing abuse in other custodian's home in GA

For Texas to have jurisdiction, the child would need to live in Texas for six months. Otherwise, Georgia will have continuing jurisdiction.

What are the limitations on grandparents' rights when the custodial parent isn't keeping the child from the grandparents?

As far as the child's father, you cannot deny visitation for the father's non payment of child support. Don't go there. The grandparents have no...

If I filed for divorce, my ex was served, and he didn't file his answer in the 21 day period given to him what happens next?

Even though your husband technically defaulted by not filing an answer, you still have to wait 60 days from the date of filing to get the divorce. ...

Would a Real Eastate attorney be more effective or do I even need an attorney?

You need to hire an attorney immediately. Did the final decree mention that all prior orders were dissolved? Normally the final decree contains...

My step son is a drug addict and has filed an order that will not allow the mother of the children to leave the state.

If she has lived in Texas for 6 months and is a residence of a county in Texas for 90 days, then she can file for a divorce in Texas and seek...

You will need to hire an attorney who has a good private process server such as a private investigator to serve a dogger. Many court do not like a...

Custodial parent is not abiding by custody agreement.

You are allowed to record conversations to which you are a party. Record all calls where you try to talk to your child. For an enforcement...

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What are my chances of getting my children home with me?

CPS does not get to make the final decision on custody of your children. A judge will make that determination after considering all the...

What is the Court's version of a "Competant Adult?"

The courts do not have to be involved after the divorce. The parties may mutually agree on issues relating to the children. Only when the parents...

Will this "will" hold up in court?

Your will if properly executed would be valid. However, normally the other parent has first priority to have custody of a child when the other...