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If you mutually agree to terms, no atty is needed & when/if you get to court is just rubber stamp process. No formal paperwork needed at all if no property issues etc. & agree on disposition of children.
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What is a petition for child custody?
It is a court form to go before a court in a case to settle who will get custody of a child.
What court can you file an injunction for return of a child in Texas?
The same family court that handled the custody case. see links
How do you file for custody if there has been no court order and the mother did not bring the child back after visitation in the State of Texas?
If you are not married and there is no custody or visitation order, she has custody automatically. The father have to prove paternity in court by a DNA test and then petition for custody or visitation. He can then also pay child support.
Who would get to keep the kids in Texas?
In the state of Texas, and any other state in the United States, the court system decides custody of children. In the juvenile court system, the best interest of the child is the deciding factor of a custody case.
Is there such a thing as child lawyers?
Child Lawyers are referred to as Child Custody Attorneys. They handle the physical and legal types of custody of children. When a family court is asked to settle or handle disputes for the child, the Court will almost always appoint an Independent lawyer for the child. These lawyers have specific training in representing Children and they are familiar with these issues.
Does the father have any custodial rights in Texas if the mother has custody but the child lives with the grandparents?
Do you have a court order saying you have visitation? Are you the biological father? If so then YES. Go back to court and file for custody.
Can you get a divorce if custody is not settled?
Generally, no. The court will settle all matters in the case before entering a decree unless there are extraordinary circumstances. If the parents cannot settle custody issues the judge will.Generally, no. The court will settle all matters in the case before entering a decree unless there are extraordinary circumstances. If the parents cannot settle custody issues the judge will.Generally, no. The court will settle all matters in the case before entering a decree unless there are extraordinary circumstances. If the parents cannot settle custody issues the judge will.Generally, no. The court will settle all matters in the case before entering a decree unless there are extraordinary circumstances. If the parents cannot settle custody issues the judge will.
How is child custody determined after a divorce?
After a divorce, the couple must go to court to settle an agreement. The judge will determine what is right for the child based on the mental and physical health of the parent.
Can you take a child out of state if there is a custody date in court for custody?
No you can not.
You live in the state of Texas and father with sole custody of child the military is station you in Hawaii can your child mother prevent from your child to go with you?
If you have sole custody no. However, can you still provide for the child? School etc? If she wants to prevent it then let her go to court.
Does who files for full custody of a child first affect the outcome of the custody hearing?
Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.Not necessarily. Child custody is not a race. Generally, the court's main concern is in the best interest of the child.
Who has the right to child custody?
If decided by a court, the parent or person the court deems would act in the best interests of the child. If not decided in court, the biological mother has presumptive custody to her child.
