Custody And Support Options

Summary

In Texas, child custody decisions prioritize the childs best interest. If you have primary custody, you may be eligible for child support. Document evidence of your childrens living situation and any concerning behavior from the other parent or their partner. Consider consulting a family law attorney or seeking assistance from legal aid organizations in Houston. Legal aid may provide pro bono services to help with custody modification and child support claims.

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Lemon, Houston, Texas, and I’m currently in the process of getting a divorce. I have two daughters who are * and * and Texas favors the children being with the mother. The mother does want them, but she moved in with her boyfriend and she’s not taking care of them. The school called child protective services on her.
****, in Texas, courts prioritize the best interest of the child. Given the involvement of Child Protective Services (CPS), you may have a strong case for custody.
Consider gathering evidence about the living conditions and CPS reports.
Have you consulted with a family law attorney about your situation?
I think she just wants child support, but I now have my girls a majority of the time, and I need child support, but I know that is almost impossible in Texas for a father to get. What can I do? I’m feeling so hopeless.
Hey ****, you actually have a good chance here. In Texas, child support is based on who has primary custody of the children. Since you have your daughters the majority of the time and CPS is involved, you might be able to get child support.
- Gather evidence of your daughters' current living situation.
- Document the time they spend with you versus their mother.
- Consult a family law attorney to assist in modifying the custody and support order.
Have you started documenting everything and reached out to any attorney yet?
I have been putting it off because it is very expensive and I have them the majority of the time and it’s difficult for me to work full-time since I have to take them an hour away to their school, and then I have to be at their bus stop because they don’t feel comfortable with the mother’s boyfriend.
Hey ****, I understand it can be tough. You might qualify for legal aid or pro bono services. Have you looked into any legal aid organizations in Houston that could help you with your case?
they both drink a lot and they have been staying with me full-time since the adult boyfriend texted my *-year-old daughter. "Psst" at *:* at night
Hey ****, you have a compelling case for custody and child support. Here are steps you can take:
- Document any concerning behavior, such as the text message from the boyfriend.
- Gather evidence of their drinking habits and any neglect.
- Seek a protective order if necessary.
Have you reached out to any legal aid organizations for help with these issues?
I have all of that, and so do my daughters
Hey ****, you have a very strong case for custody and child support. Here are some steps to take:
- Present all evidence to a family law attorney.
- File for a custody modification and child support.
- Consider seeking a protective order against the boyfriend.
Have you checked for any nearby legal aid organizations that might offer free consultations?
she also knows that he texted her. She just doesn’t think it was inappropriate.
Hey ****, it sounds like you have substantial evidence to support your case. Here are the next steps:
- Present the evidence to a family law attorney.
- File for a custody modification and child support.
- Consider seeking a protective order against the boyfriend.
Have you looked into any legal aid organizations in Houston for assistance?
do you think that I can do that? Just for him texting my *-year-old daughter at *:* at night? they also technically live there according to the court because she is supposed to have custody.
Yes, you can take action. Given the inappropriate texting and other concerns, you have a strong case. Here are your steps:
- Document the text message and any other concerning behavior.
- File for custody modification and child support, presenting all your evidence.
- Consult a family law attorney or seek help from legal aid organizations in Houston.
Have you reached out to any legal aid or pro bono services yet?
that would be amazing and I would love to have my girls full-time here and they are so much happier here
Hey ****, it sounds like you're in a strong position to seek full custody and child support.
Here are the next steps:
- Gather and document all your evidence.
- File for custody modification and child support.
- Seek a protective order if necessary.
- Consult with a family law attorney or reach out to legal aid organizations in Houston for assistance.
Have you found any legal aid organizations that can help you yet?
they’re old enough to tell whomever that as well
Hey ****, it sounds like you have a solid case for full custody and child support. Here are the steps to take:
- Gather and document all evidence.
- File for custody modification.
- Seek a protective order if necessary.
- Consult with a family law attorney or legal aid organization in Houston.
Have you contacted any legal aid organizations for assistance yet?
I haven’t fully committed to legal help. Do you think that you could help me find pro bono for free legal help?
Hey ****, it sounds like you have a very strong case. Here are some organizations in Houston that offer pro bono legal services:

Houston Volunteer Lawyers


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.makejusticehappen.org

Have you considered reaching out to them to get started?
sorry, OR free legal help
Hey ****, based on your situation, it looks like you have a strong case for custody and child support. Here are a couple more organizations in Houston that might help:

Lone Star Legal Aid


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.lonestarlegal.org

Have you reached out to any of these organizations yet?
thank you so much
Hey ****, it's great that you're considering legal assistance. With the evidence you have, you have a strong case for full custody and child support. Here are the steps you could take:
- Gather and document all evidence.
- File for custody modification and child support.
- Seek a protective order if necessary.
- Reach out to the legal aid organizations mentioned earlier for pro bono assistance.
Have you contacted any of these organizations yet?
in the meantime
Hey ****, it sounds like you're on the right track, and it's great that you're gathering evidence. Here are the next steps:
- Contact the legal aid organizations mentioned earlier for pro bono assistance.
- File for custody modification and child support.
- Consider seeking a protective order if necessary.
Are there any other questions or specific concerns you have right now?
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I’m on my phone.
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