Can I file the final divorce decree myself if my lawyer refuses to withdraw from the case because of money owed?

If you are unhappy with your lawyer, you should meet with him to discuss your concerns. If he is not responsive, I recommend sending a letter to...

How can I terminate a fathers rights when they dont want to.

Parental rights termination is one of the most contentious areas of family law. As you have already experienced, even disinterested parents get...

How do I get my sons dads rights limited or revoked?

Your concerns about the other parent are valid and may be good grounds for a motion to modify the existing order. In a motion to modify, you would...

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Ex is claiming he terminated my parental rights and will not allow me access to my daughter.

As the other comments suggest, your first step is certainly to call around and search until you find out whether/where there was a court case...

I live in Austin Texas, I let my 8 yrs old so go visit his dad for the summer in Los Angeles, ca. We have no written agreement.

It sounds like there are no court orders in effect concerning your child. If you have ever been to court to determine custody and/or get a divorce,...

Can i terminate fathers rights in a petition to modify parent child relationship there was a court order for supervised visits?

A petition to modify the parent child relationship is not the right pleading to ask the court to terminate a father's parental rights. Before you...

Default Judgment in a divorce , Default Final Decree, and motion

Different counties have varying procedures for how they handle default divorce. However, the Texas Family Code requires that all divorces (even...

Can I file a motion to modify custody if the final orders hearing was just a couple of days ago?

I agree with Mr. Busby that you way want to consider post-judgment remedies like a motion for new trial since your last order is so recent.

Is it legal for my wife to take my children from Texas to California for vacation and not return?

This is an urgent situation and you should consult with a lawyer immediately. I'd need more information to advise you in more detail - but you...

Does a stepdad automatically have legal rights to a child/ do they have to adopt first? The biological father is deceased

A stepparent in Texas does not automatically have any legal rights over the child in this situation. It is important that you take some legal...