answered on Mar 25, 2018
Neither is a requirement to get child support. If he has not previously been adjudicated the father or properly executed an Acknowledgement of Paternity then a court will have to adjudicate him the father before child support can be ordered. You should be able to contact the Texas Attorney... View More 
Some years after the birth of my sister my stepfather and my mother had a heated conversation in a store. During this conversation, he attempted to slap my mother in the face but missed when she took a step back. We (my sister and I) were told, by our mother, that when she took a step back his... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2018
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
answered on Mar 24, 2018
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.
answered on Mar 24, 2018
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.
answered on Mar 21, 2018
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
My father passed and I am the sole heir and his only child. His estate is less than $30,000.00 excluding the homestead and exempt property. I want to do a small estate affidavit but I am not sure if I use probate code 137 or 205? Which one would be appropriate in my case. I live in McLennan... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2018
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 Chapter 137 of the Probate Code is no longer in effect, having been replaced by Chapter 205 the Estates Code.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
Both the owners and myself have signed a payment agreement and I have payed off property. Now what do I do to get the deed for said property?
answered on Mar 17, 2018
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
I got pregnant in September of 2017 and my birthday was in December so i turned 18 right before 2018 my mom has been threatening me saying if my bd ( who is 22 ) comes around to much or she feels like im letting him see the baby to much she will file a report saying he was messing with a minor ( i... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2018
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
it was an sexual assault case I would also like to see if I can get detailed info of entire case if possible
answered on Mar 17, 2018
Generally speaking, criminal trials, including sentencing are open to the general public (which would include victims).
I am recently divorced and our daughter lives full time with my ex and our son lives full time with me. Neither one of us pays child support but we do split extra curricular activities 50/50. My ex wants to buy our daughter a car when she turns 16 but I do not believe in just buying a child a car... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2018
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
13yo doesn't want to go with father who lives out of state and only calls every few months. He refuses to listen to child and when I bring it up he threatens to sue. What can I do?
answered on Mar 10, 2018
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
There is no proof he is mine.
answered on Mar 10, 2018
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.
No excuse . I am 63 and have medical issues. Our Ins allows 3 visits per year I have 2 left. I walk with a cane. I feel like I’m being discriminated against. Seems like they want me outta there. I live in Waco Texas. Please help. Is it illegal to discriminate against elderly?
answered on Mar 10, 2018
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
I have been living on my own since I was 14, and have been with this 26 year old ever since. Everybody thinks we are friends and my father and mother knows I have been living with him and I have proof they know and neither has taken any action. So, now that I am pregnant by him I am sure they are... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2018
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.
My daughter is recently married. She wanted to go visit her mom with her baby. She got into argument with the husband. He took the child.
answered on Feb 24, 2018
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
It happened in school. The principal gave the male saturday school. But the parents of the female filed charges outside of school. What can the parents of the male who pulled the girls hair do? Hire a lawyer if so what kind?
answered on Feb 23, 2018
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.
answered on Feb 20, 2018
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.
answered on Feb 19, 2018
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
answered on Feb 19, 2018
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.
I filed for Chapter 13, but some how my Lender's lawyers found a way around it, now they are giving me 6 months to sell my home or they said, they will sell it at Sheriff's sale. I tried everything from talking to the investors to trying to get a loan modification and even tried to get... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2018
This is really a question you should be asking the lawyer handling your bankruptcy. They should have an answer.
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