How long before i can file child abandonment charges in Texas?
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Depends on many factors.\n\nHave the parents not contacted her for the entire time?  If so you may have the right.\n\nIf they made arrangements for you to keep her and skipped out you may not have anything.
490189
I think most back ground checks are 7 years but as long as the charges weren't dealing with child abuse you'll be ok.
798359
find a lawyer file for a divorce with full custody of your child and child support. you should be fine because your lawyer can get him for abandonment since it has been so long since he contacted the child. i went through it myself. good luck!
1173113
they will not take all of your children if they believe that it is only happening to that one boy...or if your other children or close to or of age...also yes the judge can do that..he can make it longer then 21 days...i believe that your case is serious since ussually when DCFS is called they will only comne to talk to the boy an then to you..an then they would usually leave a send you a report stating whearther or not the abuse was indidcted ..meaning was true or unfounded ..not true..but since they took him out this case is very erious an it looks like you child may end up going into the system...foster care...if this is true then your son will become a ward of the states an your parental rights will be terminated an someone else will get guardianship over your boy...my advice to you would be to contact a legal reprsentative.
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I dont know if you would have a record. However in texas you have cps open a case on you and they can hold that information for a 18 months.\n\nIn texas CPS doesnt have a good rep with me. They sent me to anger management classes. I called CPS on my ex concerning neglect on my daughter and they didnt do a damn thing. I gave them PROOF and all they did was tell her and I to call DR. to stress the importance of taken her medication on time. They need to close CPS in Texas
312745
I'm a police officer in Texas and I can tell you what Texas law allows. In Texas there is a 2yr statute of limitations for Misdemeanor offenses from the date of the violation, or the date the officer first became aware of the offense in which to file a complaint in court. However, it's not very ethical and you can surely bring it up in court before a judge or jury if you request a jury trial. Did you do anything after he originally let you go that might cause him to take that action? Even if you did, I think you can have him explain to the court why he did that; just on face value from what you said it implies a personal bias against you or harrassment or retaliation at worst. That's a criminal offense if proven against an officer. I'd suggest calling the Internal Affairs division of the agency he works for and / or a supervisor. You can seek free legal advice from your local State Bar Association or attorney's where you live, and you can plead "no contest" if you want which is a plea that finds you guilty of the offense but does not imply a confession, and allows you to explain to the judge what happened and usually results in the fine being cut in half.
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The answer is really simple. I myself has just gone thru this. You Must submit to him in writing that you are moving to another state(if it's over 100 miles) and is taking the child with you. he has 30 days to respond by taking you to  court. if he does take you to court, be prepard to give concessions such as you will drive your son for visits with his dad, etc. another concession to give him equal custody (joint) as he would have a more say so in how the child is raised. this case law is from louisiana so the law differs from state to state as far as moving out of state. best to research the subject by going to your local library where they have law books and should help you to know exactly where you stand. Hope this helps
220746
Call a lawer and ask if you can get the divorce on the grounds of abandonment. He doesn't have to be there if you can do that.
904287
No ...\n\n\nhttp://www.divorcenet.com/states/texas/txart18
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http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/\n\nYou can also call a lawyer, but if you have custody of your kids, I wouldn't worry.  \n\nTaking away custody is a very long and involved and expensive process.  As long as the children are fed, clothed, and cared for (half of the time they don't even have to be WELL cared for, not that yours aren't) CPS won't take children from their mother. When CPS is involved, proving abuse or neglect is difficult, and you will always get the benefit of the doubt.  \n\nJust realize that you will need to think about things like that from now on.  If your husband can afford to take you to court, you need to be on your toes.  A highly paid lawyer can turn the smallest things into a custody issue. Stupid things like feeding your kids McDonald's instead of home cooked food, or if they are left in daycare too long or with a babysitter while you work.  If you smoke around your children and your husband doesn't.  Also, courts frown upon parents having boyfriends/girlfriends around the children, especially if you live together.  If you live with a boyfriend and your husband doesn't live with a girlfriend, a good lawyer can get your kids taken away because your home is immoral. I am not saying any of these things apply to you, just trying to show you the types of things the court will look at.  CPS is one thing, but fighting against a good lawyer is another.
593729
check with your lawyer before going. i have family that are divorced and they have to sign forms allowing their kids to leave the state even for a short amount of time...be safe.
1152406
Only a licensed Missouri attorney can answer this for you, but you may be able to find the answer yourself if you try looking into the Missouri statutes.  I recommend findlaw.com to my family and friends for this kind of thing.  Here are some general rules, though:\n\nAbandonment:  Common law abandonment is when a person releases property from possession (which is different from ownership) with the intention at that time of never again resuming possession.  Unless your ex left the stuff and clearly never intended to come back for it, you probably could not say it was actually abandoned.\n\nInstead, you would have to argue that it was constructively abandoned.  Constructive abandonment "imagines" that the owner had that "never again" intention when they left off possession, usually because of other evidence -- like how long it has been since they left it without coming back for it.  Because this "imagines" away the right of the owner, the rules are usually set in state law.  You would have to check that (or get an attorney to check it) to find out whether your situation fits it.\n\nAdverse Possession:  This isn't about demons.  It's basically "squatter's rights".  These don't just happen on land, but on other kinds of property, too.  Basically, if you had stolen her things, she would have had a right to sue you, to make you give them back.  That right would have been subject to a statute of limitations, though -- some period of years after which the great law of "you snooze, you lose" takes over.  If that much time passed after your fictional stealing of the property, and she still never sued you, then you could assume ownership of the property by adverse possession.\n\nThe problem you have is that an adverse possessor usually has to hold out a hostile claim to start the clock running.  That means, you have to say loud and clear, "These aren't yours, they're mine."  Otherwise, anyone who rented a house for a few years would just declare himself the new owner, right?  There are probably specific rules in your state that tell you what you would have to do to make a hostile claim (post newspaper ads, for example).  A locally licensed attorney could tell you this, and also how long the clock has to run -- or whether abandonment or some other route might be better.\n\nYour local bar association can probably refer you to an attorney, if you need help with that.  When you talk to them, remember that you already have possession of the property, if "you've got it".  What you want to get is clear title or ownership of it.  Good luck.
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GO TO FAMILY COURT FIRST. REQUEST THE DNA TEST. IF IT'S NOT YOUR KID THEN NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. IF IT IS START CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS. GET AN INJUNCTION FROM THE COURT BARRING HER FROM LEAVING THE COUNTY WITH THE CHILD WITH OUT YOUR PERMISSION. IT WILL BE AN UPHILL FIGHT BUT IF YOU CAN PROVE THAT SHE IS UNSTABLE AND IS IN NO WAY CAPABLE OF CARING FOR THE CHILD YOU MIGHT HAVE A SHOT. A LITTLE ADVICE ONCE A CHICK CUTS OUT TO ANOTHER STATE DON'T TAKE HER BACK. DOCUMENT ALL OF HER CRAZINESS.  GOOD LUCK.\n\nYOU CAN STOP HER FROM LEAVING BUT YOU HAVE TO PROVE THAT IT'S YOUR CHILD AND THAT THE CHILD WILL BE BETTER OFF WITH YOU IN IT'S LIFE.\nI DID IT TO MY EX WIFE. SHE WANTED TO MOVE TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND A JUDGE IN NYC BARED HER FROM MOVING WITH MY KIDS. SHE WAS TOLD THAT SHE COULD MOVE BUT THAT THE CHILDREN WOULD HAVE TO STAY IN NYC. NEEDLESS TO SAY WE STILL DON'T TALK TO EACH OTHER. (7YEARS) AND I KICK UP 1K PER MONTH IN CHILD SUPPORT. BUT MY KIDS ARE WITH ME EVERY WEEKEND AND 1 MONTH IN THE SUMMER.
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Contact a family attorney. Chances are you can do a petition to the courts on grounds of Abandonment as it has been 2 yrs since they spoke to him so he hasn't been in their life but basically the judge would have to give permission to change their name.\n IN MD KY and GA 1 yr with no communication is considered abandonment
203716
Statutory rape is called "indecency with a child" in Texas. The statute of limitation limits it to 10 years from the child's 18th birthday.
136684
Sounds like a dead beet Dad. I think that Texas is the worst in enforcing child support. Too many macho men. The court order will not help if the authority's do not enforce it. You need to call your District Attorney
40503
depends on the situation. I know kids who have emancipated themselves from their parents at the age of 17. As long as you have someone to stay with cps ought to be able to get off of your back. FYI: I'm a Texan too, proud and true!