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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Banking for Texas on
Q: Can I take money from my girlfriends account without her permission if i have a right to the money and access to accoun

We lived together for a year and she took out a ppp loan under my company. And has all funds in her accountand holds it iver my head. I have access to accounts. But have not been told I can touch the money. Nor have i been told no i want to take some and get out this relationship. Is the matter... View More

Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

This is a complicated issue that can go several different ways. Just because you have access does not mean you have rights to access. By your own admission you do not have permission to touch the money. She may say you exceeded the scope of the access granted.

On the other hand you have...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Texas on
Q: Can I file for custody if I live in a diffent state?
Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

Yes, make sure you contact an attorney before you do anything. There are laws that prohibit the moving of minors across state lines.

Be careful as not to violate Interstate The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

I strongly encourage you to consult with an...
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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Need help with Order of Protection against roommate, breach of contract for not paying rent, and getting her off lease.

Roommate has not paid rent, is verbally and emotionally abusive, threatening, and we are scared of her. Please help!

Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

If person is threatening you call the police and report it. You be able to get a protective order.

As to the rent you can sue for breach of contract assuming you had a written agreement.

You will need to get a copy of lease and review it to see how to remove a signer from the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Texas on
Q: What can I do if my neighbor threatens to call the pound because my dog escaped through the fence and goes to his yard?

My dog is a pit and I am currently visiting my mother. She has a fenced house with a gate and he has found spots through the gate to escape through. We have been reinforcing the fence in these spots but he seems to find a way. He is not aggressive and has never biten anything or anyone.

Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

Threatening to call the pound is not a crime by itself.

Facts might change this: like he is making threats multiple times a day. Depending on how and how often this occurs you might have a harassment claim.

I would encourage you to ensure your fence is in order and the animal...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Georgia on
Q: Can a person be charged with shop lifting if they never left the store
Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

Varies by state and judge. In short charged yes, found guilty maybe/depends.

3 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Domestic Violence for Oklahoma on
Q: How do I get a judge to look at evidence? They keep denying to look at the evidence
Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

This is a very complicated questions that involves multiple levels of issues.

Deadlines and how the evidence was obtained, type of case and the judge all just a few variables that can keep evidence out.

I encourage you to contact an attorney to discuss your case in detail as it...
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3 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Colorado on
Q: My mom passed away in 2020. She had a sizable estate and a number of beneficiaries.

Her will stipulates that if any of her children passes away before the final distribution is made, that child's share is divided among the remaining living beneficiaries. Is it possible to put a provision in my will so that if I die before the final distribution is made, my share will go to my... View More

Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

Yes! It is very common to do so in Texas.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: Do grandparents have custody rights in this situation? Texas

My friends sister has a 2 year old. They live with their parents. Without telling anyone, the sister checked herself into a mental health facility. She gave her son to a coworker to watch. The coworker does not normally interact with her son. The parents (parents of sister) want him to be back at... View More

Boe Lynn Bowen
Boe Lynn Bowen
answered on Jun 16, 2021

As a general rule if both parents are alive and well, rights not terminated, or incarcerated, then no grandparents have no rights in Texas.

Without court orders granting the grandparents rights, they have none.

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