aliachase2007
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
I am trying to figure out what to expect at a temporary custody hearing for May 24th. I asked the AG's office for a modification in Dec on child support, and the father now is going after custody. He's got a lawyer, but I don't have one because of my income. I've tried legal aid, and they can't help because not enough money/attorneys. We had a hearing on the 10 for support, but the judge decided to wait till after our hearing on the 24th.
I have no idea what to expect or say. My ex is requesting a social study. I can't afford that either. Theres really no reason for there to be a custody change, other then my ex not wanting to pay child support. Things have been the same in my house for the past 5 yrs, though I do have a almost 1 yr old son. His father left and isn't involved though. My ex got divorced last yr. His ex wife was the one who made sure our daughter took her medicine and went to bed on time. He is also buying a new house. My income is limited due to being on disability from a car accident in 03. I am trying to get my High School Diploma do I can go to college.
My ex likes playing games: he uses our 5 yr old as a messenger, tells her derogatory things about me, lies about the past, he "forgets" to give her her allergy medicine (she ends up sick for about a week), theres other things he's done.
On the 24th though I need to know what to expect, what to bring and what to say. I've got emails and I've kept a journal, which will show the type of person my ex is. I don't want to keep our daughter from her dad, since I know the importance of children having their parents. But on the other hand I want to be prepared in case he tries pulling something sneaky. Can I ask the judge for my ex to pay for the social study if he wants it done, or for us to not even do on? Our daughter is 5, and doesn't need to be dragged into this.
In the past he's dragged her into our issues, and I've put her in counseling because of it. She doesn't need to be dragged into anymore bolony.
I am trying to figure out what to expect at a temporary custody hearing for May 24th. I asked the AG's office for a modification in Dec on child support, and the father now is going after custody. He's got a lawyer, but I don't have one because of my income. I've tried legal aid, and they can't help because not enough money/attorneys. We had a hearing on the 10 for support, but the judge decided to wait till after our hearing on the 24th.
I have no idea what to expect or say. My ex is requesting a social study. I can't afford that either. Theres really no reason for there to be a custody change, other then my ex not wanting to pay child support. Things have been the same in my house for the past 5 yrs, though I do have a almost 1 yr old son. His father left and isn't involved though. My ex got divorced last yr. His ex wife was the one who made sure our daughter took her medicine and went to bed on time. He is also buying a new house. My income is limited due to being on disability from a car accident in 03. I am trying to get my High School Diploma do I can go to college.
My ex likes playing games: he uses our 5 yr old as a messenger, tells her derogatory things about me, lies about the past, he "forgets" to give her her allergy medicine (she ends up sick for about a week), theres other things he's done.
On the 24th though I need to know what to expect, what to bring and what to say. I've got emails and I've kept a journal, which will show the type of person my ex is. I don't want to keep our daughter from her dad, since I know the importance of children having their parents. But on the other hand I want to be prepared in case he tries pulling something sneaky. Can I ask the judge for my ex to pay for the social study if he wants it done, or for us to not even do on? Our daughter is 5, and doesn't need to be dragged into this.
In the past he's dragged her into our issues, and I've put her in counseling because of it. She doesn't need to be dragged into anymore bolony.
