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Please note: Aminu Law Firm handles the family law aspects of these cases — child support calculation, modification, and enforcement. We do not provide immigration legal services. If you need immigration counsel alongside family law help, we'll work with a qualified immigration attorney to make sure both sides of your situation are handled properly. A parent is obligated to financially support his or her child. Whether the parents of a child are married or not, they must support the child. Therefore, your immigration status does not bar (stop) the collection of child support. Undocumented Parent (Status) If the parents of…Read More

How Can I Collect The Cost Of Baby Delivery And Medical Expenses From My Baby’s Father? For married couples, a baby born into a marriage is presumed as the child of the married couples. For unmarried couples, Texas law does not recognize the biological father as the legal father. Therefore, you must establish paternity before trying to collect cost of birth and medical expenses. There are ways to file such suit. You may start with a suit to establish paternity (AOP – Acknowledgment of Paternity). An easier and less costly alternative is to place the biological father’s name on the…Read More

There are Five major issues in Texas Divorce. Custody Child Support Spousal Support Property Issues (including business) Mental Health Child Custody And Child Support If you have a child under the age of 18 or has not graduated from high school, create a parenting plan with the following information. Conservatorship: how the parents will share decision-making rights relating to their children. Possession and Access: how the parents will share the children’s time. Child Support: how the parents will financially and medically support the child. Other issues include, but are not limited to: Passport provisions and provisions for international travel. Long-distance…Read More

The court may order one or both parents to support a child. Obligor is the parent that the court orders to make payment towards the support of the child. On the other hand, the obligee is the parent that has exclusive right to receive payment of support. According to Texas Family Code 154.006, unless there is an agreement in writing, child support terminates (ends) on: the marriage of the child; removal of the child’s disabilities for general purposes also known as emancipation. the child dies; child is 18 years old or older or until graduation from high school, whichever occurs later; A court order…Read More

How To File An Emergency Temporary Custody A grandparent’s rights in Texas. There are ways that a grandparent can get legal possession of her grandchild, especially when the parents have disregard care. Also, in a situation where the child is in a harmful environment, a grandparent may request temporary custody. If you need an emergency temporary custody in Texas, talk to a family attorney. Here are some steps you may take to get access and custody of your grandchildren. This is for informational purposes only. Note that the following information is a general overview to help you stay informed about filing a motion…Read More

Steps To Emancipation Or Removal Of Minority Disability Chapter 31, Subtitle A of the Texas Family Code goes in depth on the Limitations of Minority. How can a minor remove his or her disabilities as a minor? Disabilities in this chapter is not referring to handicap. It is the inability or limited ability to make certain decisions, including education and medical. A Minor Can Become Independent By Following These Steps: Petitioning the court for removal of disabilities of minority Marriage (with court order). Joining the U.S. Army, Navy Officers, etc. Simply waiting until the age of emancipation (18 years old).…Read More

Protective Order Versus Restraining Order A Protective Order and Restraining Order have common purpose: to keep a person from hurting or harming you or performing certain acts. Also, both orders are signed by a Judge/Court. However, these two Orders have differences. They differ in purposes, length of time, and the consequences of violation. See below for the differences between these two orders. Protective Order Specifically prohibits family violence – threats of immediate harm or injuries, assaults, harassment, etc. There must be a finding family violence to be an issue (meet the 2 elements: violence has occurred and will likely occur…Read More

How To Answer A Lawsuit So, you have been served with a document. In the document, the other party (petitioner) has complained about your actions or inactions. This is called a complaint or petition. Now, it is your turn to file an answer. If you are filing an answer by yourself, there are several ways to reply to the complaint. In Texas, your answer must be in writing and signed by you (the person whom they are complaining about). Your document must contain the case number and court number. Next, indicate who you are and your relationship to the case.…Read More

Affordable Consultation For Divorce And Child Custody Matters In Houston Need legal advice on what to do with your marriage issues? Do you want more time with your child? Or are you in need a protective order for your safety and the safety of your child? Then, you need to reach an attorney right away. Even if you are unable to afford the full price of a legal services, it is good to know what to do in a legal situation, especially your situation. First, most cases are fact-specific. That means, each case may have similar rules, but the facts (what is…Read More

What Is Discovery? Discovery is a process of exchanging information between parties. It allows a person in a lawsuit to ‘discover’ certain details they would not have known. There are three main goals to keep in mind during discovery process: Avoid unfair and prejudicial surprises Prepare before trial; and Help the parties reach a settlement When you hear the word ‘discovery’, think of exchange of documents, properties, and answering questions. Types Of Discovery Request for Admission (Rule 198) Request for Disclosure (Rule 194) Interrogatories (Rule 197) Inspection of Entry (Rule 196) Mental/Physical Examinations (Rule 204) Request for Production (Rule 196)…Read More