Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: Rule 11 agreement

If you didn't agree with the Rule 11 Agreement, then why did you agree to it?

If this was just a temporary orders hearing, you will most likely have to wait till the Final hearing to readdress the issue of custody. It wont be easy. All cases turn on their facts. The choice of a 12 year old is just one fact. You can overcome that.

I suggest that you either revisit with your current attorney or seek a new one. The prior answer was right that these are expensive. However, for a final hearing, will be even more now.

Re: Rule 11 agreement

A rule 11 agreement is an agreement in writing provided to the court showing the terms of the agreement usually to limit litigation or to facilitate a resolution. Suggesting that your lawyer was on his side is not likely. He might have been lazy, but he was right that the 12 year old could tell the judge where she wanted to live. Most often that is in the best interest of the child. If you had evidence that the father was not responsible you should have shown it to your lawyer and insist that it be presented to the judge in an evidentiary hearing. These hearings are expensive. I presume you were prepared to pay your attorney the $3000-$5000 necessary to put on your evidence.