What rights does my sons biological father have if he is not on the birth certificate?

If you were married to your husband when the child was born, then your husband is the presumed father regardless of whether he is on the birth...

My husband and I would like to file a TPR and pursue step-parent adoption for my 9-year old daughter. He has raised her for 9yrs

You need to consult with a Texas family law attorney to discuss your case and to get the ball rolling on a step-parent adoption. The Family Code...

What steps do my husband and I need to take for him to legally adopt my daughter.

If a parent does not provide support for over a year, his/her rights can be terminated. However, the Court must also find that termination and...

Adoption by Stepfather?

I recommend that you contact a family attorney in your area for a consultation and if you cannot afford their retainer, then please do not...

My husband and I cannot afford an attorney, what can we do about going to court to modify his custody agreement??

I encourage you to call both counties and inquire about whether they have an "enforcement" division for custody orders. Some counties offer such...

My wife and I are going through a divorce in Texas. We reached a mediated settlement agreement in June. As of yet our final

Hopefully your attorney will set a hearing to enter a final decree incorporating all provisions of the MSA. With regards to pressing charges,...

Wife filed a divorce petition. Can husband call county clerk (or court) to find out if citation was issued for him?

Yes the Husband should call the District Clerk in the County he resides in or his Wife resides in (if different than his) to see if a petition for...

What happens if my child babysitter does not have a phone but i gave my soon to be exhusband her address for emercency purpose?

Your husband has the right to ask who is taking care of the children and most parents will insist that the babysitter have access to a phone. ...

What if the other parent is late for visitation?

Yes. You must make the child available to the other parent at the court-ordered time even if she's late. You should of course be documenting when...

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I need a low cost family custody lawyer. I am a single parent seeking custody of her two children. Ex-husband is military.

Because, you didn't provide much information in your question, you need to talk with someone about the specifics of your case. The first thing you...