Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

unmarried and moving

I want to leave my boyfriend.We live with his mom he is 36 doesnt want to move out.I want to move to Illinoise I would have an apartment and job waiting for me there and make more money to provide for my family he says if I leave hell get custody of our daughter of 1 year. He is possesive and doesn't allow my family to watch her,but his family it's okay.He makes about $100 a week I make more.I just can't take living with his mom anymore and when I talk to him about moving out and for him to get a better job he gets mad.Oh he works about 2 hours to 3 a day. What do I have to do to move away?


Asked on 5/24/08, 4:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: unmarried and moving

IF there are no current court orders, then you should contact an Illinois lawyer -- in Texas there is a proceeding called a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship, which can establish paternity, custody and support, and it does not require a period of residence to file it here. See if Illinois also has one, so that you can file immediately upon arrival. Otherwise, a Texas court will probably make you bring the child back.

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Answered on 5/25/08, 1:18 pm


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