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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Can I sue my ex for his retirement if he violated an agreement on it with me years ago.

I filed for divorce in 2012. It was finalized 1 1/2 years later in 2013. His lawyers and I had negotiated in writing that I would agree to give up my portion of his retirement in exchange for him not seeking child support for any of our kids living with him. When 2 of my kids moved back with me... View More

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answered on Sep 6, 2023

There is a 2 years statute of limitations on property enforcement. If it has been over two years you would be out of luck. If it has been less than two years then it would depend on the specific language that was used in the Final Decree.

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Q: Will a bank account shared with a sibling or otherblood relative be protected from divorce requirements to divide wealth
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answered on Sep 1, 2023

That would depend on where the money going into the account came from. If the party divorcing put money into the account that was community property that portion could be subject to division.

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Q: can i remove my kids from syepmother temporay guardianship. father drown saving son she got a lawyer norified 7days late

the children where not supervise one was drowning.father dies saving him. base on lies the wife has my kids. she turn the accident all on me i dint even live in that state. she went a got a lawyer open a case for emergency guardianship and i dint even know whats going on. she threaten my kids if... View More

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answered on Aug 25, 2023

You really need to seek an attorney in the state where the children reside.

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