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I was injured and rendered permanently disabled in large home improvement store
answered on Dec 30, 2020
No, a mediator's job is simply to serve as a facilitator towards the goal of reaching an agreement. The mediator doesn't represent either side, and the mediator doesn't get to determine liability or damages. Importantly, you aren't forced to enter an agreement if you are in mediation.
I recently bought a dog, as I took him to the vet they believe he has a genetic illness that was caused by a dog being misbred. I contacted the store many times and they will not let me get in contact with the owner or manager. The associate always advises me to contact them later or email. I have... View More 
My wife left with my daughter last September. We are not divorced yet but she says I can not see her without being supervised. Also every time she wants to set up a visit it is concierge for her only or if she is wanting something.
answered on Mar 28, 2020
You need to get a family law attorney and go to court to get orders specifying when, where and how long you and her get to see your children. That way if it is “your time” and she refuses you can seek enforcement from the court, which can include jail time for her.
answered on Mar 28, 2020
You need to talk to an OK licensed attorney because the property is in OK. It’s also a landlord-tenant issue, not family.
It's for property division.
answered on Mar 28, 2020
Depends on whether that money is spousal maintenance, child support, or just an agreement related to the property division. You should take your divorce decree to a local divorce attorney for a consult.
I would type his name on google and we would see the information.
answered on Mar 28, 2020
Unsure what the legal question is here. If you know what court the case is out of then you can always call the clerk’s office for that court and ask about the case.
Hello. I am about to begin the process of filing for bankruptcy. My landlord has legal fees as well as maintainance fees on my rent statement which adds up to approx. $3000.00... i do not owe any money on my regular monthly rent . Maintenance charges are not on my lease. My landlord added those... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2020
As the other attorneys have said: should talk to a bankruptcy attorney as you appear to have some confusion of the issues.
That being said, Chapter 13 does allow one to “assume” a lease—one would typically pay the arrearages over 3 to 5 years of the Chapter 13 plan while remaining... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
Yes. I don't see how her dog's registration status has anything to do with her case against you.
answered on Jul 24, 2019
Neither Texas nor Federal law require an employer to give employees a break during their shift. Their is an exception for breastfeeding mothers who must receive a lunch break of at least 30 minutes.
answered on Jun 4, 2019
He could, and you could go to jail for making a false report. You should consult with a local criminal defense attorney before you go the state and change your story.
My daughter was hit by a driver who ran a red light. The other driver was ticketed. His insurance company denied our claim without even having a copy of police report. They have also been very difficult to contact. I read that Texas doesn’t allow bad faith lawsuits unless it is between the... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2019
You May end up having to file a lawsuit against the insured. It would be prudent to have a full consult with a local attorney who handles auto accidents.
Or will the State of Texas pick up the case and convict?
answered on May 18, 2019
A prosecutor can still pursue a criminal case even if a victim doesn’t wish to pursue the matter.
I filed a protective order against my husband almost 2 months ago. Every time I call the courthouse to check on the status "the lady" never returns my call. My last conversation with "the lady" 3 weeks, she stated she triage the PO and she's the only one, so it may take... View More
answered on May 18, 2019
From the Texas Family Code:
Sec. 84.001. TIME SET FOR HEARING. (a) On the filing of an application for a protective order, the court shall set a date and time for the hearing unless a later date is requested by the applicant. Except as provided by Section 84.002, the court may not set a... View More
answered on May 18, 2019
Your post doesn’t contain enough info to properly determine what is going on in your situation.
Me and my husband are still married and we have not filed or filled out any divorce papers. Can i file for child support without filing for divorce?
answered on May 18, 2019
Yes. One usually is able to file for child support even if they haven’t filed for divorce. Custody/visitation can also be handled in the same matter.
I had automatic pay to pay my rent they told me to use that because they never in the office sometime but my account closed but they still trying to take it out my account and
my bank wouldn't let them take it and said it was fraud what I did and blame it on me. Because they did not... View More
answered on May 18, 2019
I personally think it would be hard to find a judge or jury that would believe someone didn’t know they weren’t paying rent for 7 months. That being said, there might have been other things the landlord could have done instead of keeping a tenant in default for over half a year. I would talk... View More
I know the age of consent in the state of Texas is 17. However does that mean that they are free to have a consentual sexual relationship with anyone of any age or is there a specific maximum age gap?
answered on May 16, 2019
I agree with Grant St Julian III. Penal Code Section 21.11 (Indecency with a Child) only applies if the child is under 17 years of age.
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 27, 2019
You should talk to a local family lawyer about filing a modification in the court seeking to change conservatorship and possession.
answered on Apr 27, 2019
Schedule and attend a consultation with a local family lawyer to go over the provision(s) in question.
My son’s dad lived with his parents with my son when he died back in 2012. My son’s grandparents took me to court for Grandparent’s rights and then mediation for shared holidays and Joint Conservators. I agreed under duress (lack of money to keep paying a lawyer) 6 years ago but a lot has... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2019
Talk to a local family attorney. If it’s been 6 years then there might be grounds to ask the court to modify the order in your favor.
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