Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: Regaining Custody

Simply put, there is no quick and cheap solution. You can file a motion to modify, have your

daughter execute a choice of managing conservator form and then go thru the process. If you

husband fights it you might have to go thru a social study, deal with an attorney appointed for

your daughter and survive a hearing or two. There is no assurance of success. However, you must

do what�s right for your daughter, not for either of you. If she is running from a problem then help

her, if she really is better with you then fight for what is right.

Re: Regaining Custody

Regaining custody does not cost a fortune if it is by agreement, however if it is not then it is expensive. FIGHT = $$ (I wish I could say otherwise, but it is a fact). You need to file a motion to modify and seek to have a TX court order custody returned to you. Your ex-H may also file in NY which could add to the expense. However, you will need to evaluate the costs vs the benefits (i.e. if it is worth the money to go to court). If it is, then file. If it isn't, then don't.