Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I live in TX, the paternity test and child support were all handled through the court in my state(TX). The child's mother hasn't allowed me to even speak let alone meet my child. The only communication she has had with me is to send me threatening emails and emails stating she'll never let me or my family see my daughter. She lives in TN. I thought the court would order some kind of visitation agreement when they ordered the support and I've waited but nothing. It's now been almost 2 years(the child is 4) since I found out she's mine and with all the volatile emails, threats and public blogs bashing me and my wife I know she'll never reach an agreement with me so I need the courts help. Since the paternity test and child support was done here can I file in my state? There's never been a custody/visitation case.
How/Where do I file for shared physical custody/visitation?
I really want to have my child a good part of the year. I feel it's the only way I'll ever to get to see her.
1 Answer from Attorneys
You have to file in whatever court issued the last order regarding the child. If the last order was a child support order in TN, you have to file there. Even if you could file in TX, she would be able to have the case transferred to TN because the child has lived there for more than 6 months.
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