My husband and I need to get custody of our son from his biological mother. She doesn't beat him, or starve him; but she does neglect him, and doesn't take care of him as well as we do. CPS says they can't do anthing about it because "they've seen worse". So we're kind of on our own. Will we have to have an attorney to go through family courts in Texas?
2007-03-23 10:40:35 · 3 answers · asked by Marissa J 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You have a constitutional right to represent yourself in court pro se, but you absolutely need to know what you are doing.
The court may also appoint your son a "guardian ad litem" to represent his interests.
If CPC won't get involved, you might have a fight on your hands. However, if the boy is 13 or above, the court might consider his opinion as to who he wants to live with.
Good Luck.
2007-03-23 10:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much of a fight his ex is going to put up. Will she get an attorney to represent her side of the story? Call the family court clerk and ask them about hiring an attorney and what is usually done.
2007-03-23 11:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask anna nicole, oh wait. too late, sorry
2007-03-23 11:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by gonzo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋