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If there is a Will, you can tell the siblings wait until the Will goes into effect. If no will, you have all the authority that is described in... Read Answer
Do the two of you speak?
If not, and do not want to, hire a lawyer, to send her a letter.
That will probably stop it.
Time for a Will, and some estate planning, ASAP. If you are in Houston, give me a call. Come by for a free conslutation. Because this... Read Answer
Yes, he can, BUT good news is, that he can not claim you on his taxes, and you get the benefit of the IRS deduction.
BUT, the bad news is that I am... Read Answer
If the father of the child agrees to the name change, then the court will permit it.
check the courts where they file wills-its usually called probate court. Also, check her personal belongings or her bank box if there is one.
You would have to file a Petition to Establish Paternity and get the father served with citation. In that same Petition, you would ask the court to... Read Answer
You are an adult on your 18th birthday
A father usually can get a court to allow him to relinquish his rights as a father, but the courts also usually make him continue to pay child... Read Answer
Your wife cannot garnish your social security
No they can't. However if he is not supposed to have one and you let him have it, then it may be a different matter.
This is a common problem. Grandparent access is a developing area of the law and success varies from court to court. More details are needed... Read Answer
Based upon the facts you have provided me you should be successful in petitioning the Court for Court ordered access to your grandchildren.
Let me... Read Answer
If the father agrees it should not be a major problem. If not, investigate terminating parental rights if he has not visited nor paid support for... Read Answer
You need to file a Motion for Modification before they move and get a Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting the move. This will be all based... Read Answer
If you feel the children are in danger, then you should contact the Texas Department of Child Protective Services. You need to retain an... Read Answer
If this is a change from the visistaion ordered by the court in the decree in force you will need to file a Motion to Modify with the court. If it is... Read Answer
More information is necessary to answer your question. Are you on the child's birth certificate as the father or did you sign and file an... Read Answer
You need to consult with an attorney. Yes, you can file for custody if certain criteria are meet.
You should see an attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case. You may have a Protective Order and not a Restraining Order against... Read Answer
Normally there would be a provision in the Final Decree of Divorce that adds the days school are not in session to that parent's visitation. ... Read Answer
You need to consult with a probate and estate attorney who is knowledgeable on guardianship matters. The first thing you should do is go to the... Read Answer
I am sorry I do not handle CPS cases. You might try calling the Amarillo Area Bar Association (806) 371-7226 for a referral.
Good... Read Answer
Grandmother can file a Petition to Determine Parent-Child Relationship. If her daughter is on drugs, she should have her removed from... Read Answer