Mother lives in Texas with child, father lives in Florida. Mother filing for child support and is married to NFL player. Is their total income considered when determining the father's payment? Or is it percentages automatically?
answered on Apr 27, 2019
In Texas the answer is generally “no, it is not.” The Texas Family Code has statutory guidelines for child support that are based on the net resources of the individual parent who is to pay child support. Mother’s new husband isn’t obligated to spend one penny on the child that isn’t his,... View More 
answered on Apr 27, 2019
That really depends on the governing documents. You really need to consult with a local business attorney to determine what avenues are legally available to you.
My husband and I are from Texas. We applied for a ranch job in Montana with a corporate office out of Florida. They told us we were hired as long as we didn’t have any convictions. They ran the background check, told us to sell all of our stuff and get ready to get on the road. We sold all of our... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2019
You need to consult with a local employment or plaintiff’s lawyer. Depending on the particulars of your situation there may be a possible cause based in promissory estoppel. A consult with a local attorney could help you determine if promissory estoppel or some other cause of action applies in... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2019
A parent can sign a voluntary relinquishment of his or her parental rights but there would have to be a petition to terminate the parental rights filed in the appropriate district court, and a judge would have to determine that it is in the best interests of the child to terminate the parent’s... View More
The mother of my children and I have a Standard Possession Order in TX. It states, "both parties are enjoined from making any disparaging remark about the other parent...reasonably expected to diminish the love, respect, and affection the child feels for the disparaged party" and... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2019
You should talk to a local family lawyer about the matter. From what you have said, you may have grounds to go to court due to parental alienation. A consult with a local attorney would allow you to discuss the matter at the higher level of detail needed for an attorney to provide effective advice.
My partner is a builder and has been sued and the opposing counsel is asking about my involvement and asking me to give up personal information about myself. Example my bank account information and if i have opened new bank accounts.. is this legal
answered on Apr 18, 2019
Is it legal for an attorney to ask you to provide access to your personal financial information? Probably yes. If you asking whether you legally have to provide him with that information, it depends. During a civil lawsuit, Texas law permits parties to pursue information from third parties that... View More
Texas: I bought property while estranged from my now ex husband. The deed is only under my name. The divorce decree states that we share no property or children. Divorce was granted without ex husband's appearance. The property is paid off. I tried to sell the property but the Title company... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2019
If you bought the property while you were married then it more than likely became marital property despite your name being the only name on the conveyance documents. If this is the case then there is a potential that your divorce decree did not resolve who got the property in question. You should... View More
I'm renting a condo through a realtor. The actual owner of the condo is now selling it, and there has been a showing and an inspection done. Now I just found out that the realtor had an appraisal done without letting me know (well they sent me an email two hours before the fact to let me know... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2019
What does your lease say? Landlords frequently include provisions in their leases that override the general rule that a landlord does not have the right to enter leased premises, outside of emergencies, without a tenant’s permission.
and domestic violence. Instead of CPS giving me the kids while they do their investigation on him, they continue to allow my kids to still be in the home with him. What are some advice to getting my kids back.
answered on Apr 18, 2019
I would recommend getting a consult with a local family lawyer to talk about the matter. If events have arisen that have brought CPS into the picture then there may be grounds for you to go petition the court yourself for a modification of conservatorship in your favor.
im currently on child support for my daughter but just recently had another child if she files for child support will the child support for my daughter decrease being that one child get 20% and 2 children gets 25% or will they both receive 20% each since they come from different mothers?
answered on Feb 4, 2019
You would need to go to court and get the first child support order modified to accommodate the fact that you now have another child to support. It will not just change automatically.
My husband has been emotionally, verbally, and sometimes physically abusive. I have a lot of evidence but I'm trying to get out of this amicably since we will have to co-parent forever. He had the house for 4 years while single. I've lived there for 7, and we've made a lot of... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Where marital funds have been used on a spouse's separate property, there may be reimbursement claims available against that spouse. I recommend talking with a family law attorney near you to more thoroughly discuss your situation.
I’ve told the other parent personally, by text, and phone but he continued to try to dodge the process server. I have a job opportunity in another state and I cant continue waiting for him, or I loose my opportunity. What can I do.
answered on Jan 23, 2019
Depending on how he is dodging the process server, it may be possible to either get alternative service (e.g. posting the citation, petition and orders to his residence/work door) or service by publication (i.e. running a notice/citation in the newspaper). Your local law library might be of some... View More
separated from father for 2 years now and always says if i file he will give up his rights so that he dont have to pay for child support
answered on Jan 4, 2019
You likely can still file for child support despite her status as a parent. As for his threat to give up his rights: that isn't something a parent can do without approval of the court, and typically courts are very hesitant to let a parent relinquish his or her parental rights solely to avoid... View More
I am filing (pro se) for divorce. My spouce SAYS he has no interest in my home. If he changes his mind, is he entitled to any portion of it? He has done no improvements, never contributed towards payments, etc. The home is solely in my name. It was purchased BEFORE he and I were together.
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Assets acquired by a spouse before the marriage are separate property.
Increase the charges?
answered on Nov 14, 2018
If she chooses not to go to court when she is supposed to then the State will have the option of filing bail jumping charges against her.
answered on Sep 15, 2018
Generally speaking, yes. However, the state you want to do business might require you to register your business with them, to obtain a license for your type of business, to register for sales tax, etc. You should consult an attorney in the jurisdiction you are wanting to do business in to see what... View More
My 15 year old daughter is currently living with me. My daughter and mother became homeless and my daughter came to live with me and has been with me since June 22, 2018. Before school started, her mother was supoosed to show up to pick her up. When she finally showed up, in a brand new car mind... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2018
You need to go back to court and seek a modification of the child support order currently in place.
He lives with his parents who are watching her while he works in west Texas I've texted his mother if I can get her and no reply.
answered on Sep 5, 2018
What do your court orders say? If you are presently entitled to possession and the other parent refuses to abide by it, you can go to court to enforce it.
answered on Aug 29, 2018
This is a question of South Carolina law, not Texas law. You need to consult with an attorney licensed in SC.
My ex was charged, by the state, with ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER W/PREV CONV 3rd degree felony. He was offered a plea deal but refused. We now have a trial date set. How much time could he get? Do I need to get my own lawyer.
answered on Aug 29, 2018
The base penalty range for a 3rd degree felony is 2 to 10 years in prison, and up to a $10,000 fine. This penalty range could be enhanced all the way up to a penalty range of 25 years to life in prison (if he is a "habitual" offender).
Whether or not you need a lawyer is unclear... View More
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