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Child Custody
Texas
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You need to check with the District Clerk to see if he really "rescinded the order" . If the case the case was really dismissed then you are free to... Read More
Yes once you are in a contested case you can obtain his medical and psychological records.
Generally speaking a biological parent has priority for custody of a child. From the question it appears that there were some kind of court orders... Read More
Motions are probably $1000 minimum.
Yes, you can. No guarantees, but the odds favor you, if you're clean and aren't afraid to be tested to prove it, and you're willing to "work your... Read More
Yes but the court is not bound by that agreement later if one proves the circumstances have changed.
No need to change the order. Just let her know that you will not be using all your time, and tell her what the new times will be. Child support... Read More
Read your order. The procedure is spelled out precisely.
Maybe. If they don't have the money, I wouldn't count on collecting. If she is violating the custody order, you might get her held in contempt. ... Read More
Puerto Rico is subject to U.S. law. I would imagine that what he should do is hire an attorney down there and file to determine paternity and have... Read More
She cannot give up her rights with out notice to you. Your consent would be required. Check to see if she has died. Another possibility may be that... Read More
If they have guardianship, you would have to go to court and request a change of guardians.
First, the judge will order her to return the child. Since she does not live in the state, you will have primary custody. Given what the mother has... Read More
See an attorney, if you just moved the new state may not have jurisdiction.
Go to a women's counseling center and understand what issues you may have personally. You need to provide for the children and if you cannot do it... Read More
No, he cannot take the children from you just because you move in with another guy. Only if the other guy is a child molester, or has a bad criminal... Read More
At a minimum he will have to be served. Ideally, he will do whatever your state requires to terminate his rights voluntarily. If he won't do it... Read More
As her sibling you should be able to file in Texas to get custody of her.
Yes because circumstances have materially changed you may take him back to court right away, and get the full amount.
Look, you won't know what will happen until it happens. You may lose your daughter, you may not. But as long as you stay married to the bum, you... Read More