Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

How do I take away his rights?

My boyfriend & I of 5yrs, just had a child together. We have lived together for 5yrs. Before the baby was born he left me several times, and there has been abuse from both parties. After the birth of our child,I called the police on him several times for abuse.Then, he was arrested a few weeks ago for assaulting me, and was also charged with a felony (assault on a public servant) He bailed out, and left me again. his court date is in 2 weeks, and he is pleading not guilty.Since he left, he has barely seen the baby, is not helping me with money, etc. likelyhood that The way I see it, if he goes to jail I'll be struggling, and if he doesn't go to jail and we separate, I'll still be struggling. He is very naive as to what he thinks he can do to me, and take from me. What is the likelyhood that he will go to jail?? And is it possible for me to take away his rights completely???


Asked on 11/09/05, 10:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: How do I take away his rights?

You need a lawyer. You need to file "Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship". You have to get a restraining order, together with child support and arrangements for supervised visitation if he wants visitation. You DO NOT need to go back to him to avoid struggling. I do not know enough facts of this case, or the history, to offer an opinion as the outcome of the criminal case. You definitely need legal representation in the family law matter, and you need to be in touch with the District Attorney's office to find out the status of his criminal case. TCL

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Answered on 11/09/05, 11:22 am


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