If I filed temporary restraining orders in Texas and don't show up to court is it thrown out?

Not necessarily. It depends on the case. I'd speak to a lawyer in your area and give them the specifics of your case. I wouldn't advise going into...

Divorce Question: Do I have rights to our house, vehicles, equity?

In Texas, all community property is subject to a "just and right" division. This does not mean half, necessarily, but generally, absent infidelity...

If I establish paternity and receive child support is it mandatory that my son visit his biological father?

If you establish paternity, then yes, NCP can come and request visitation time. The IRS rule is that the party that maintains and supports the...

What if father was married to mother at time of birth of child, had name on birth certificate-then got divorced and realized

You'll need to file in Indiana and contest the fact that the child is yours. The Judge can order a paternity test done, but depending on the age...

I have temporary orders from 2006 that were never finalized, can I file contempt? Please contact me [email protected]

If you don't have a final order in the case, you need to contact the court that issued the temporary orders and find out if your case has been...

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If my wife's minor child is doing drugs how am I affected?

I agree. Your ex from the previous marriage can complain that you are voluntarily exposing your child to the bad habits and criminal behavior of...

What are the guidlines for emanciPation in texas ?

You must be at least 16, be able to support yourself (ie not being supported by significant other or another family) and have a parent or guardian...

My 13 yr old son has lived with his father since he was 7, and now wants to live back with me his mother, how do i do this

You need to hire an attorney. You will have to file a petition to modify the Parent Child relationship and in that petition state that you believe...

How can i get my Child support payments reduced?

If you want this to go faster you'll need to hire a private attorney. The Office of the Attorney general is not very fast (and that's an...

Can my parents gain custiody of our children if we used to be unfit and are now living with them

Your answer entirely depends on whether or not any court proceedings have taken place. If there isn't any court order keeping you from taking...