I am concerned about the person my Ex is dating; Can I modify my child...
You have been divorced for a few years and your child comes home after a visit with their dad and reports “daddy has a new girlfriend.” You start asking questions like the person’s name, what they...
View ArticleDo I have to wait three years to modify child support? What about custody?...
You have a final family order, whether it is an order in suit affecting the parent-child relationship, final decree of divorce, etc., and you would like it modified. You are either the parent...
View ArticleI am not sure if I am the father of my child. Do I need a lawyer?
Are you married and your wife has been unfaithful and now she is pregnant? Did your ex-girlfriend call you and tell you that she had a child and it is yours? If you are not sure that you are the...
View ArticleWhat is a right of first refusal?
Are you involved in a divorce or child custody suit and you are concerned that your ex constantly leaves your child with strangers or a relative? Then the right of first refusal might be the answer to...
View ArticleWhat are the Holiday Child Possession and Visitation Schedules in Texas?
In Texas, if the child custody visitation schedules are court-ordered they are typically either standard possession or expanded standard possession (alternate beginning and ending times). One parent...
View ArticleWhat is the duty to report child abuse/neglect in Texas?
Many parents, grandparents, and even professionals do not fully understand their duty to report child abuse let alone the consequences for their failure to report. But what about such duty to report...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between an alleged and presumed father?
You may not think that this distinction is important, but in the world of family law it is imperative that you understand the difference. It could be the difference between you actually being the...
View ArticlePost-Majority Expenses/Support—You May Have an Order, But Is It Enforceable?
You have a pending case involving a child (divorce, SAPCR, modification) and child support has been established. However, like most parents you are concerned about the future—what happens when the...
View ArticleCan a parent lose custody of their children if they use meth?
Usually, it is in the best interest of a child to live with their parent. This is not always the case though, and there are times that a court may need to terminate the rights of a parent. The court...
View ArticleI’m a grandparent, can I sue for visitation of my grandchild?
Can I ask a Texas Court for visitation rights for my grandchild? Texas allows grandparents to gain court-ordered visitation of grandchildren in very limited circumstances. The reason that the statute...
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