Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My brother's "was" soon to be wife took their newborn child to Boston without his consent and is currently planning to stay there. What can be done to gain joint custody and visitation? What steps need to be taken?


Asked on 8/10/09, 10:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edgardo Baez The Baez Law Firm, P.C.

He needs to file a SAPCR here ASAP. Contact a family attorney

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Answered on 8/11/09, 9:36 am
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Mr. Baez is correct. This is essentially a race to the courthouse, and your brother needs a Texas court to establish jurisdiction over the child, before she establishes MA residency. If he hasn't already retained counsel, he should immediately.

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Answered on 8/21/09, 7:02 pm


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