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September 22, 2025

[TX] [TX] How do I change my last name on my birth certificate?

I am an 18-year-old female who wants to change my last name. My birth certificate in El Paso County, Texas, originally listed another man as my father. My real father gained custody of me when I was 4, and a DNA paternity test was taken, stating positive. I have had a birth certificate with the original name for the past 18 years, but now I want to get a driver’s license and need to change the last name on my birth certificate.

TX Family

September 17, 2025

[FL] [FL] How do I complete a POA for my mom?

So my mom is placed on hospice and cannot make decisions for herself. My dad is her husband, legally married, but he wants to sign me power of attorney to be able to help with all the financial stuff. Who do I put as first on the paperwork, my dad or my mom?

FL Family

September 16, 2025

Which state do I use for a childcare POA?

On the form I just created, should the State be where the child is going (OK) or where I am getting the POA (SD)?

Family

September 16, 2025

[TX] [TX] How do I file a Writ of Habeas Corpus?

I filled out the form. What do I need to do next to make it legal? I was told this is a writ of habeas corpus to get temporary custody of my son until court.

TX Family

September 15, 2025

[NY] [NY] What are my rights as a mother?

Hello, good afternoon. What exactly are my rights in the state of New York as a mother?

NY Family

September 15, 2025

[NC] [NC] What does each spouse pay for our house after divorce?

In NC I wanted to clarify that when a separation occurs are both parties still responsible to pay their portion of a marital home in order to have their legal share of the home should it be sold once the divorce is set to be done after the year has passed?

NC Family

September 15, 2025

How do I file a petition for sole custody?

My ex-husband is an addict (alcohol and drugs), cannot hold a job and cannot hold up his end of visitation. It is supposed to be 50/50, but he was only seeing them about 4 hours a week, on Sunday. In June, he brought them home so drunk that he could hardly walk and they haven’t seen him since.

Family

September 11, 2025

How do I win custody of my kids?

Hi, I am fighting custody with my baby’s father and I’d like to know what type of documents I need to present in court to win custody.

Family

September 11, 2025

Do both parents need to sign a minor consent to travel form?

Hello! I will be traveling to Kenya earlier than my daughter and mother. I’ve already provided my mother a signed minor consent form that includes my mother and daughter’s passport information along with my daughter’s birthdate. I’ve also provided my mother with a picture of my passport to be printed with the minor travel consent form. Does the form need to be notarized, or would this be enough for my daughter to travel with my mother to Kenya two weeks after I travel there?

Family

September 11, 2025

[TX] How do I file an SAPCR in Texas?

I’m in Beaumont, TX and have a two-year-old. I have no custody plan in place. Her dad has been inconsistent, has not financially supported her, is mentally unstable, and has had some scary moments around me and my daughter. I’m on a limited budget and want to do the best for her while looking out for money as well. I think I need to file a SAPCR, but I haven’t gone to the Attorney General because I’m afraid of what the outcome with her dad would look like. I just need advice.

TX Family

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