Could my child's father still go to jail if he started making minimal payments after the enforcement motion has been filed?

You can certainly continue to ask for jail time. $125 twice is not much towards $750 monthly so the Judge should take that into consideration. ...

Can I file for divorce but not appear in court without hiring a lawyer?

You are correct in that the petitioner does not sign the waiver of service, that would be the respondent (your spouse, if you file.) You may file...

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Is service for a court hearing legal if served on a deceased attorney's office?

Contact the court clerk or court coordinator and alert them of the situation. It is likely that the Judge is aware of the passing of this...

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I live in Texas. I am 34 years old. I have a daughter who I gave birth to in 2000, I lived with her father for about 5 years.

Yes. You should hire an attorney and petition to modify the decree. What the Judge will look for is whether or not there has been a substantial or...

Are there any family law lawyers that would represent me pro bono,at an discounted rate or with a payment plan in ft worth.

It depends on the issues at stake. Some lawyers, like myself, do offer payment plans, after a down payment is made, but the case itself is what...

Are lawyers allowed to access DMV, IRS or SSI records? Or do I need to hire a detective?

In Texas, you can find a person's DL# via PublicData.com. You have to pay a small fee to do so, but it'd be cheaper than hiring an attorney to do...

Can i make a contract with my fiancee?

You can certainly draft a prenuptial agreement stating this. Prenuptial agreements in Texas are valid if they are written and signed by both...

My fiance and I just got full-custody of his son. The mom want's to terminate her rights. What steps do I need to take to adopt?

I would suggest hiring an attorney. Depending on the Judge, you may need to be married to your fiance first, prior to the adoption going...

Seeking divorce after 2 months of marriage.

Yes, at this point the divorce should be simple. You can find uncontested divorce forms here (www.texaslawhelp.org). Since your homes were both...

Can I file a petition to modify visitation in Texas?

You will need to petition the court in IL to transfer your case to Texas. While it would be proper for jurisdiction to be here since the children...