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Originally Posted by Stumpy
first of all, the state of Texas does not allow that many people in a house when there is a child under a certain age. the child must have his/her own room or room with another child of the same sex. the child is not allowed to share a room with an adult primarily. if you get CPS involved and she cannot prove that your son has his own primary room, then CPS will not allow him to be a permanent resident of that house. if you can also prove that she is unfit and that the living conditions that she can provide are subpar, then you have a better case of sole or primary custody. if you can prove that the persons that the child would be living with, i.e; her parents, are unfit to raise or participate in raising a child, you have a good case. te best thing you can do is keep your nose clean, keep up a good standing in your area, keep a good home, and prove financial and emotional stability to your child and yourself. when it comes to custody of a child, all the state looks at is who can provide a better, safer, and more stable environment for the child. it doesn't care which parent gets hurt. and IMO, that's all that matters. when it comes to a child, be prepared to sacrafice everything. your life is no longer your's. and that's the way it should be. best of luck to you. a child is an awesome responsibility and the best thing you can ever do in your life. but that's just my opinion. and when you get that "biography" about Dad from your 4th grader, put it on your fridge and read it everyday to remind yourself how good of a job you are doing. i know i do. everyday.
Again, Good Luck.
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Are you sure about that?? I have never seen such a law. Maybe its a CPS guideline but not a law that I am aware of. I mean that would essentially limit a married couple living in a 1 bedroom apartment from having a child.
But back on topic, you gotta do what you gotta do. Either way its not going to be pretty. Constant misery as it stand right now, or several years of child support and medical support with the possibility of raising the amounts every three years. I know, I am paying about 800.00 a month in child support and medical benefits for my 2 children.
Personally, I would cut ties now and seek custody of you child. Its going to get pricey either way but your sanity is probably worth it.
Good luck.