Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: Guardianship

Regarding allow women to pick up your child, read the paperwork that the Judge signed. If it says that only ex can pick up the child, then you don't need to release her to a woman.

If it says that you must release the child to any adult that your ex authorizes, I'd want written authorization from your ex. Then I'd make sure you saw the woman's driver's license and proof of auto insurance before you release the child, if you don't know the woman. I'd want her name, address and phone numbers. I'd especially want this if a different woman showed up each week. If it's the same woman, then get it once and you're done.

I'd ask your ex to write a handwritten note stating that this woman has permission to pick the child up.

I don't know the judge assigned to your case so perhaps that judge might think I'm being too careful. That's up for a judge to decide. I'd call your local sheriff or police and see what they recommend.

You can't give your current husband guardianship of the child. You need a court order to do guardianship. Obviously "guardianship" in Texas is not what you are thinking of that you want for your new husband.

If you are incapacitated, then your ex as the child's parent would make decisions for her.

I had a document that was signed by me and notarized for all people that ever had my child --all her grandparents (maternal and paternal), aunt and uncles and babysitters. No one ever had to use it (thankfully!) but my ex and I agreed to never let her go with anyone without an authorization to handle emergency medical decisions for her.

If you think there might be a problem in the future, start saving your money NOW for future litigation.

Your child is 8 and you have 10 more years. I urge you to have a fund in case your ex files a modification on you.