In the state of Texas, what age is a child legally able to decide whom they want to live with. In this case I'm referring to

I concur with the previous posts. I would also add the option of emancipation, if the child meets the following guidelines: A minor may petition...

Legally is he supposed to let me contact my son why he is with him?

If the decree states that there is a reasonable amount of time allotted for email and phone communication during visitation, then petition the...

Texas -17 y/o female visiting father refuses to go home to her abusive mother when holiday visitation is over, is this contempt

You can seek to modify the orders as well as continue to contact CPS and have your daughter contact the police if another incident occurs. She can...

My ex-boyfriend has a domestic family violence charge pending against him because of me. I was wonderng while we wait to find ou

If you talk to the DA and let them know you do not wish to press charges, that could help your ex-boyfriend. However, if he has abused you, I...

Filing a police report and leaving

I would recommend going to court for an emergency temporary orders hearing, involving custody of the children and prohibiting the father's access...

If the mother reasonably believes that he is the father of the child, then putting his name on the birth certificate is not a forgery. Contact an...

I am the primary custodial parent of my 3 children ages 13,11,10. My ex husband refuses to tell me when he plans on taking them

If your ex is violating the terms of the decree, then you can take him to court. If the decree is silent, you may want to modify the order.

My X is suppose to have the kids home on the 26, plans on bringing them back on the 27th ... anything i can do?

I agree with the previous post. If your ex is constantly violating the orders, you can ask that the court sanction your ex. This could be a fine...

About how much will it run me to get a good lawyer for child custody and how long does it take?

More information is necessary to determine the challenges involved in your case. Different attorneys charge different rates, from flat rates plus...

Do I need to help my ex-husband see his kids when he cannot afford to come get them?

If the decree specifies that you will pay for some of the travel for visitation, then you must oblige. If your husband left voluntarily and cannot...