Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

child support/custody

I am a 17 year old single mother,my baby is 9 months.Her father is not on her birth certificate,and he is not a legal citizen in the U.S. He was charged with aggravated assault because he threatend me with a knife while I had my baby in my arms. Can I file child support against him? Can I get full custody of my daughter?


Asked on 11/06/08, 11:04 am

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TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: child support/custody

The answer to both of your questions is yes. Sole custody is not guaranteed, but under these circumstances, at the least, there should be restrictions and supervision. Obviously, if he is removed from the US, there will be difficulty collecting the support, but you should still have the court orders in place to protect you and your child in the future. Get a lawyer.

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Answered on 11/06/08, 1:09 pm


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