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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Texas on
Q: Divorcing my wife (Texas). Our home we are paying for was built on land her parents gave her. Is the land value all hers
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 27, 2012

It depends if your exwife's parent gave it to her as a gift during the marriage or gave the land as a gift to both of you. It may depend on the facts surrounding the transfer to decide if the transfer itself was a gift and to whom it was gifted to, to her or both of you.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: IF THE FATHER OF MY CHILD GAVE ME A FALSE LAST NAME WHAT CAN I DO

IM TRYING TO GET FULL CUSTODY OF MY CHILD

Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 27, 2012

Within your SAPCR that you have filed or will file, include that you want to change the name of your child. generally depending on the age of the child, the Courts are hesitant to change the child's name. However, consult your family law attorney or seek a family law attorney to provide you a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: How long are bankripcy required to be kept
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 27, 2012

Once you file for bankruptcy it will be on your credit report for the next 10 years.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: How do I disestablish paternity, for custodial purposes, if the child is over the age of 4?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

Recently in 2011, the Texas legislature passed a bill that allows for father who signed an acknowledgment of paternity or been adjudicated as the father without DNA testing, to file a petition to terminate paternity if they are not the biological father. Currently under the bill, there is no statue... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: Is it illegal to take children out of the country without the other parent's permission?

There was no pending divorce legal action at all, I took my son and went back home. To Egypt. The mother and I had a prior agreement that the child's country of residence is Egypt.

Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

No, each parent has equal rights to the welfare and raising of the child. If there is no court order that places any restriction regarding such international travels, than there is no violation.

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: Do I need a bankruptcy lawyer?

Direct Tv took all my money out of my bank account because they said I owe them money. I never got Direct Tv, I was with Veryzon all the time.

Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

No, you can file your bankruptcy pro se. however, filing a bankruptcy is somewhat confusing and tedious. There are volunteer attorney programs available that may assist you pro bono (meaning free representation minus maybe the court costs, ie filing fees) if you have difficulty with making payments... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: Can you add judgments to bankruptcy?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

Yes, actually the bankruptcy code and petition requires it. There is a section in your bankruptcy petition (the paper work you file with the court) that asks you for any lawsuit you have been part of. In addition and depending on your jurisdiction, the trustee will have you fill out his... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: My husband and I are separated in process of divorce which is not final. He has filed bankruptcy recently. Do I need to?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

Depends if you are joint or cosigned on any of his debts. If so, although he would be free and clear of those debts, you are not. the creditor may and most likely will come to collect from you as the cosignor. Contrarily, if your divorce decree states that he is to assume all liability on a certain... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: Is there a maximum value on real property in Texas that may be claim as exempt in bankruptcy proceedings?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

In Texas when you file for bankruptcy, Texas residence have the option of electing either the federal or the Texas state exemption. In regards to the extent of "equity" that you can protect, Texas state exemption allows for an unlimited amount (except in select circumstances involving... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: How do i get the garnishment, to stop on a debt that was discharged in chapter7 bankruptcy?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

If a creditor had been provided with proper notice of your bankruptcy and the debt in question was dischargeable, than the garnishing should have stop. If not, than you may seek post discharge injunction and remedies against such creditor. However, if the debt is non-dischargeable and/or you did... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: What can you do to creditors who are still hounding you for payment when there is a stay in bankruptcy court.
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

If you provided proper notice to the creditor in question, than they can not be attempting to collect any debt from you, unless they had filed and was granted a relief of stay from the bankruptcy court.

If all your paperwork was done properly and noticed all your creditors, including the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: What types of bankruptcy can be filed in the state of Texas? Are there any specific debts than can not be included?
Mr. Min G Kim
Mr. Min G Kim
answered on Mar 26, 2012

There are 4 types of bankruptcy, chp 7, chp 11, chp 13, and chp 12 (actually 5 since there is an international bankruptcy). Generally, an individual who is filing for personal, family and/or consumer purposes will file either a chp 7 or chp 13. Bankruptcy is under federal law so everyone can file... View More

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