Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

child custody
I have a 3 year old daughter and a 1 month old with my ex boyfriend. We live together in a house but just as roommates. He has custody of our daughter and wants to file custody for our son. I willingly gave up our daughter for financial purposes but I am ready to fight for both of my children. Once I fight, Dad will kick me out of his house, I am not on his lease. People are telling me to gather information and wait until he files, then fight for my children. The man is very manipulative and I am naive enough to let him control me. I don't want to lose this battle once it starts. If he files and I fight, who gets our son for the time being? And if the father makes more than I do but isn't suited to take care of the children, does that mean he gets them over me? He has a history of alcohol use and he has struck our daughter to the result of her bleeding. He doesn't have a vehicle(he uses mine right now) and he works nights. How much of a chance do I have?

Asked on 10/18/07, 2:17 pm

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You are in a very delicate situation, and if what you say is true, your children are in a very dangerous situation. You need to hire a lawyer today to plan your escape from this situation. If you keep waiting around for him to make the first move, your children will continue to suffer.

Answered on 10/18/07, 2:31 pm

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