Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Child Custody

My 15 year old cousin was living with her mom, about 2 years ago her mom died and the dad got custody of her. He has muscular distraphy and has never been in her life nor wanted her around. The only reason he wants her now is to get the social security check. She is very unhappy and does not want to live with him. He and his wife do not buy her clothes, give her money, or do anything for her. She has been staying with a friend for the past 3 weeks because her dad doen't want the resoponsibility. She would like to come live with me but i don't know how to make that happen because the father won't give her up because of the check each month. What should i do?


Asked on 10/01/08, 4:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Child Custody

Depending on who you are and why you want a 15 yr. old girl around, you can file a Suit Affecting parent Child Relationhship to gain custody of the child. This will cost you some money (I doubt that the father would have to pay) -- about $3000 - $4000, but if the child will be better off, maybe it's worth it. You can check in your area if there are free legal services available for this, but not where I live. Good Luck.

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Answered on 10/01/08, 4:47 pm


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