My mother died three years ago in Texas intestate, can I force sale of rental properties?

You should contact an attorney right away to review the deeds on the properties and to advise you on whether a probate is needed even though your...

What do I do when my ex, who is legally obligated to pay for and keep up with our child's insurance, doesn't do so?

The order you have should allow you to cover her on your insurance if his coverage lapses. He then must "reimburse" you for her insurance each...

Will child support end once Court grants termination of parental rights / Step-Parent Adoption? If so, when?

In your situation, the child support will end with the termination/adoption. Sometimes, the Court will not end the obligation if the mother is on...

I've been raising a 6 year old child for 5 years now the father who hadn't seen the child since age 1 filed for custody

You can either file a petition for conservatorship or a petition to adopt the child. Contact a family attorney right away.

They have no legal rights whatsoever as the bio parents rights were terminated. Due to their history with CPS, it warrants a call to them right...

It is quite possible that the child has already been placed with prospective adoptive parents. You will need to contact the Department or the...

If you get married , how hard will it be to change your child's last name if it is your own and i have no idea who the dad is

You can petition the court for your new husband to adopt your child or you can simply petition the Court for a name change. Name change is simple...

Can I get gaurdianship of my stepson?

The rights and duties flow from the court order that awards your husband "custody". I am puzzled why you would request a guardianship or legal...

We want to adopt.

If you want to adopt, then the father's rights will need to be terminated or he will need to consent to you adopting his daughter. He can achieve...

I was granted Sole Managing Conservatorship. I have gotten married again, how can my husband adopt my son?

You can file a petition for termination based on abandonment and failure to the support the child. Unfortunately, it may take longer than you...