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I homeschool my daughter and her father wants her to go back to public school, is it in my rights to refuse and keep her home?
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Answered on July 05, 2012
Under Texas law, you are allowed to home school your daughter. However, your husband can go to the court and request that the Judge allow him to...
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How to establish paternity prenatally
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Answered on July 05, 2012
You cannot prenatally determine paternity. In Texas, the child must be born before a paternity action can be filed. Once you have the child, you...
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Can we accidentally end up in a common law marriage?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
In Texas, a common law marriage requires three things:
1. Living together
2. Agreeing to be married.
3. Telling other people you are...
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If I signed the child custody papers after the due date to send out a notice in order to get a weekend, can i still get it?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
If your ex is a sensible person, you should be able to notify them in writing (email or letter sent certified mail) and they should allow it. If...
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Punishing your child for bad behavior is part of parental duty. How do I know when I am crossing the line of abuse?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
Common sense is required and you should be fine:
Never deprive your child of food or water.
Don't use the elements (ie heat, cold, etc) as...
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Can a mother keep her children away from the fathers girlfriend?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
Based on your facts, no, there is no legal right to preclude girlfriend from seeing the kids. I'd be careful and tread lightly with mom though, as...
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Will I be able to get decree modified, or Im i wasting $?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
You need to file a modification and ask for limited or stair step visitation due to dad's absence in her life. Until you get the decree modified,...
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Lawyer taking vacation in middle of settlement?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
Generally speaking, if your attorney goes on vacation, if they're a sole practitioner, there isn't a back up attorney.
If this is a divorce...
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Do I need a child custody attorney?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
Yes, your ex-husband can do this since nothing was ever done with the relinquishment. You can bring up the relinquishment in court, but you can't...
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How I can get my visitation rights if the coustodial parent dont allow me?
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Answered on June 30, 2012
You would need to file an enforcement action against your ex, and ask the court to force her to allow you to take your child for your allotted...
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