Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Sue the trust fund trying to sever relationship with children

I am of modest means. My ex-wife and children are beneficiaries of a large trust. She has filed a modification action to increase child support and to change JMC to sole. The ad litem has already said he is not going to recommend a change in conservatorship. The trust fund is paying all her legal bills. Can I sue the trust if the stated purpose is for the health welfare and education of the children when the ad litem has already stated he is not going to recommend a change in conservatorship? If he has already stated JMC is in their best interest, does the trust have a conflict in pursuing an action for sole custody? Her goal is for me to have no access.


Asked on 4/04/98, 5:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Weston Cotten Weston Cotten Attorney at Law

Trust and modification by "EX"

I will need a lot more information about hte trust. Who is the trustee for starters. Who established the trust? Generally the trust may be going outside the bounds of its stated purpose and you as a parent have the right to sue to have the trust return to its stated objective and have your "ex" reimburse the trust for the expenses wrongly paid. This needs careful consideration and attention to the details. Contact a competent probate or family attorney in your area.

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Answered on 4/27/98, 11:47 pm


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