Someone’s Mommy asked:


I need to drop a case for custody in the Fort Worth courts.
I can’t afford to give my lawyer $ to do it for me; I am fully capable of doing it; I just need the forms and to fill it out. I have no idea what form that is though, and if I need a form to declare pro per (or whatever its called in this state).
Anyone know where to look? I want to get this done by Wed.

Thanks!
thanks; I looked there, the only thing I could find was when parties ignore everything and get put on the dismissal docket; I want to drop it intentionally so we can get the retainer back. We dont want to continue or file an agreed upon motion. Thanks tho; it was good to read

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5 Responses to “What form do I need to drop a case for child custody in texas? I am no longer talking to my lawyer?”

1. Dawanna J on August 30th, 2009 2:36 am

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   Maybe this site for Tarrant County will help.

2. ne11 on September 1st, 2009 9:10 am

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   If you want to represent yourself it is called Pro Se. First fire the lawyer so she/he doesn’t continue to charge you. Then go to court to file Pro Se papers. Ask the court to dismiss the case due to new circumstances. If you don’t show up, you and your ex can be found in contemp of court, expecially if suponeas were delivered. Refile as a Pro Se case.

   You may have a difficult time getting the attorney to refund your retainer.

   File the change of representation with the family court. See the court clerk; this person can be your best contact. The clerks are very knowledgeable and will know all of the paperwork to be completed.

   Federal law requires that both parents contribute to the child’s living expenses. If you are the custodial parent and need help, you can ask the state to give you advice and help prepare your case if you are not receiving child support. This is helpful if your ex refuses to pay support. Look in the yellow pages for state advocates for child support enforcement. There is a small filing fee and they need lots of documentation, but it’s a very good resource.

   My ex put off paying child support for years, and he was behind with court ordered support. I could no longer afford a lawyer, and the court/lawyer system wasn’t in a hurry to go after him since I worked full time. It takes a while for the process to work, but once it is set up, the state collects the child support and mails you a check once or twice per month depending on how your ex is paid.

3. ~Get Justice~ on September 3rd, 2009 12:05 am

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   Try the sites below.

4. Bettie Carmack on September 5th, 2009 11:52 am

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   If you have not collected welfare benefits, you likely could just file a MOTION TO DISMISS. I doubt a court will allow you to do it though since the support is for the child. Contact your state’s LEGAL SERVICES offices and see if they will assist you or refer to you a pro bono attorney.

5. Manisha G on September 7th, 2009 11:49 pm

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