Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

What steps are needed to remove a seventeen year from her current living condition with her legal mother guardian and place her into new living conditions with her father. She lives in Oregon and the father lives in Texas .


Asked on 9/03/10, 11:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Dad needs a lawyer in the jurisdiction that originally issued the court order, since that court has jurisdiction. If neither mom, dad or daughter still reside in that jurisdction, dad may be able to get the case moved to the jurisdiction where the daughter resides. Once there, he will need to file a Petition to Modify.

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Answered on 9/08/10, 12:54 pm


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