Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

You need to go see an attorney so that you can get this dispute before the Court as quickly as possible. If he fails to return the child at the end of the month, you can file a Petition for Habeas Corpus against him. However the same court will be considering his modification action. Avoiding service does you no good . I am a board certified specialist in the field of family law, practicing in the general Houston area. I would be glad to discuss these matters more fully with you if you would contact me directly

Bruce C. Zivley

Based on what you have written, you need to get a local law firm to assist you with setting a hearing before the court which issued your prior order. You should talk to a few different local law firms and ensure that you are comfortable with the representation that you are wanting to protect your rights and interests. Why is your ex filing such an action against you? If you continue to avoid service, your ex may file a motion with the court for substitute service and then have the citation and attachements left on your door. Contact my office to more fully disucss your options with protecting your rights and interests.

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He has filed to modify custody.

Avoiding service is a really BAD idea.

You cannot file kidnapping charges on him.

YOU DESPERATELY NEED AN ATTORNEY - NOW!