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I'm in the process of selling a property after a divorce. The divorce decree clearly states that I have no debt, yet there is a HELOC loan taken jointly by my ex-spouse and me. Am I responsible for the HELOC loan repayment during the sale of the property considering the terms of the divorce decree?
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answered on Mar 21, 2025
Under Texas law, your divorce decree may state that you are not responsible for any debts, but lenders are not bound by divorce decrees—they are only bound by the original loan agreement. If you signed the HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) jointly, the lender can still hold you personally... View More 
I have been separated from my husband for 7 years with no formal proceedings initiated. I am seeking advice on how to receive a portion of his pension. We do not have any existing agreements regarding property or the pension. Can you help me understand what steps I need to take?
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
Under Texas law, community property rules apply to pensions earned during the marriage. Since you are still legally married, you may have a claim to a portion of your husband's pension accrued during the marriage. To pursue this, you will need to file for divorce and seek a division of marital... View More
I've been working on finalizing my divorce, and I have two children with my husband, who was deported to Mexico in 2019. We're dealing with a custody case, and I'm unsure how to proceed given his deportation.
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answered on Feb 26, 2025
Since your husband was deported to Mexico in 2019, you can still proceed with finalizing your divorce and addressing custody issues in Texas.
If all necessary steps (service of process, waiting period, etc.) have been completed, you can request a final hearing to finalize the divorce. If... View More
I live in Texas, and my wife has filed for divorce after I was unfaithful with her best friend, who is now my paramour. My wife insists that my paramour have no contact with our 2-year-old daughter; however, my daughter is familiar with her, and they have had playdates with her daughter. Currently,... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2025
In Texas, since there is currently no court order restricting third-party contact, you legally have the right to introduce your daughter to your paramour during your parenting time. However, your wife may request temporary orders limiting contact if she believes it is not in your child’s best... View More
I'm in Texas, and my divorce decree states that my child's father is allowed day visits, but he has not yet visited our child. Recently, his text messages have been manipulative and argumentative, affecting my mood; there are no explicit requirements regarding communication in the decree.... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
You may request relief from the court by filing a motion outlining your child’s father’s behavior and asking that all communication between you be conducted through a court-monitored app, such as AppClose or Our Family Wizard. These platforms ensure that all messages are recorded and accessible... View More
I don't know what to do I don't have much money
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
Appear in court as scheduled and tell the judge that you were just served on the 17th and haven't had time to retain an attorney. In many cases, the judge will re-set the hearing to allow you time to hire one. Your case is most likely set for a Temporary Orders hearing, so you should prepare... View More
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