Can i force my son to see me

Children are not able to make decisions like this. You have a court order that allows you to see them, and you can ask a Judge to enforce that...

My daughters father has nothing to do with her

If he's not actually exercising his visits with her, then you do not have to make her go with the family. Most court orders allow for a...

What to expect in the first hearing

Yes, you should have a lawyer. Generally what will occur is that the judge with either proceed with the hearing and allow your ex-husband to...

Can my childrens grandparents keep me from them for summer visitation since in the court order is says as mutually agreed upon

There are two answers to this question: 1. If the language says that you get summer visitation ONLY if it's mutually agreed upon, then they can...

Unfortunately, legally, you have no rights to your step-daughter. You could ask a Judge in a custody hearing to give you legal rights as a...

Do I qualify for an annulment or is the lawyer trying to get me to pay more for a divorce when that fails?

You need a divorce. An annulment is highly unlikely unless you were under the influence, or were otherwise mentally impaired when you made the...

Texas has specific stipulations on what is considered a "common law marriage" 1. You must live together 2. You must agree to be married. 3. You...

Can my x force me to sign passport papers for our 2 underage children?

Yes, he can ask a Judge to compel you to sign for passports. Generally speaking, unless there's a compelling reason (like you're afraid the other...

Confused about the wording of the last paragraph in divorce decree

I don't really know what to tell you. Most judgments are appealable within a certain time frame or under certain conditions unless they've been...

How do I file a counter petition for divorce

You would need to hire an attorney or pay a visit to your local library and find the form in the Texas Family Law Practice Manual. Your counter...