I need legal advice

You really need an attorney in this situation. Request to intervene in the lawsuit, you as a grandparent can request custody of the children....

Ex will not discuss parenting time, defers all to his wife. Can the judge order the father to talk to the mother?

I totally agree, a parent facilitator is the way to go. The parent facilitator can provide what is known as cooperative parenting training, and...

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My name is on a child's birth certificate, but I'm not sure I'm the father. Do I still have to pay child support?

I'm going to assume that you signed the acknowledgment of parentage on both children. By this signature you are, in fact, the presumed biological...

Divorced 10/14/92. Employed at that time with 12 yrs svc. Married 142 months. Will I have to pay for all 32 yrs worked (now)?

The standard answer to this would be no, you would pay her community portion of the retirement benefits, in other words 142 months married/384...

Can I take a child out of state without the consent of the biological father?

I agree with the attorney in Houston. My suggestion is to have the father terminate his rights, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Matt Sossi

When should I ask for a continuence on my custody case?

Understand that the Judge will want to know why you want a continuance. If you were just served you may have an excellent chance in obtaining a...

Is there anything we can do to get custody of our nephew?

I WOULD ASK THAT YOU CONTACT CHILD PROTECT SERVICES IMMEDIATELY, IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS CHILD IS IN DANGER. CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES MAY VERY WELL...