Based upon what you have written, it does sound like he has a claim regardless of your mother's wishes.

In Texas, property purchased during the course of the marriage is generally going to be community property. When one spouse dies that community property is split 50/50. One half... View More

With some exceptions (applicable in some CPS cases), court-ordered termination of parental rights is also termination of parental duties, including the duty to support. That is because the parent is no longer legally a parent of the child anymore once they have their rights terminated.

Yes, you can. Just because a parent is under 18 themselves does not mean that they don't have to support their children. Furthermore, the fact that you are older than him doesn't remove this responsibility.

Usually the way to "fix" one's immigration status through their child is via getting a green card.

U.S. citizen children over the age of 21 can petition for their parents as immediate relatives. If someone comes into the US on a valid visa and overstays then it is usually a... View More

Small Estate Affidavits presently employ Chapter 205 of the Texas *Estates* Code. Chapter 137 of the Probate Code is no longer in effect, having been replaced by Chapter 205 the Estates Code. I would talk to either the probate court or a local attorney to find out any local idiosyncrasies as I know... View More

Have you tried talking to the owners? It should be a simple matter to get a deed signed and recorded.

If they are refusing to execute a deed, or you have any question regarding what rights the deed is conveying, then you should consult with a local real estate lawyer to better explore your... View More

Texas' age of consent is 17 years old-- so sex between a 17 year old and a 21 year old is fine, assuming both parties consented.

The problem is if you both had sex before you were 17. If you both did then technically he has opened himself up to being charged with a variety of felonies,... View More

Generally speaking, criminal trials, including sentencing are open to the general public (which would include victims).

The Texas Commissioner of Education defines "extracurricular activities" in the Texas Administrative Code:

§76.1001. Extracurricular Activities.

(a) An extracurricular activity is an activity sponsored by the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the school district... View More

You can go back to court and attempt to modify the visitation schedule if it is becoming unworkable. If you don't abide court orders regarding visitation then the father could file an enforcement action against you and try to get the court to hold you in contempt, which can result in fines and... View More

She can try. If she does you would have the ability to contest the allegations of paternity and request a DNA test. If the kid does turn out to be yours then you should expect some kind of support order to be put in place by a judge.

It is unlawful to discriminate against the elderly, and it is unlawful to discriminate against those with medical disabilities. The evaluation of such cases requires a lot of facts and is something that you should probably consult with a local employment lawyer about. Many plaintiff/employee side... View More

It isn't really up to your parents whether or not this guy gets charged. 17 is the age of consent in Texas, and you two are too far apart in ages for any reliance on Texas' version of "Romeo and Juliet." Your baby's father could be facing statutory rape and other criminal charges.

If he is the father of the child and they are married then he has to right to take the child off by himself, just as the mother would have the right to do the same. That is assuming there are no court orders stating otherwise.

If there is a worry that he is putting the child in physical... View More

Consult with a local defense attorney. 17 year olds are adults in the eyes of the Texas criminal justice system and he could easily be facing jail time for yanking a girl's hair if the county/district attorney decides to pick up the case.

If your plan was already confirmed then you can file a motion with the court to modify your plan. You may need documentation to satisfy the court.

If your plan has not been confirmed yet then you can provide an amended plan for the trustee and creditors to consider for confirmation.

The age of consent in Texas is 17, and he is more than 3 years older than you so Texas' version of "Romeo and Juliet" does not apply. It is possible that he gets charged with a variety of sex based offenses if your sexual relationship were to become known, many of which are... View More

The age of consent in Texas is 17, so there is not a problem with a 17 year old consenting to sex with a 21 year old. That being said, there are still many things that are unlawful for a person to do with a 17 year old, including making/sharing nude photographs/videos with each other.

This is really a question you should be asking the lawyer handling your bankruptcy. They should have an answer.

It means you would do well to seek counsel. If she is seeking to establish paternity, then she is also likely seeking to establish child support. Competent, local counsel can help make sure that your interests and wants are protected in an often one-sided process.