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We just purchased a home under both our names but did not put any money down from the sale of his house. I am now currently paying for the mortgage of new home. In case of a divorce am I entitled to the money he has from selling his previous home. When we lived there I contributed to the house... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2021
If the husband owned the house prior to your marriage it would be considered separate property. However, you would be entitled to contributions.
The money from the sale of the house...is it in a separate account or has the money been comingled? I understand that it was not used as a... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2021
More details are needed, but every client has the right to terminate their lawyer.
Letting them know would be a good place to start.
answered on Sep 24, 2021
It depends on the facts of the case. Talk to your attorney.
Generally, a restriction will bind the children’s primary residence to one county and either the counties contiguous to their home county or places within a certain distance from their home city. Without an agreement or court... View More
There was orders for supervised visitation, but she has refused to accept or agree on a supervisor for 6 weeks. So I’ve missed 3 visits with my children and am being refused contact on my sons birthday
answered on Sep 24, 2021
If you have an attorney let them know asap if your ex spouse is violating court orders .
I am jobless and cannot afford lawyer, need a lawyer to handle my case. Got three kids. I live in Jarrell
answered on Sep 24, 2021
You don't necessarily need a lawyer to file a divorce.
If it's uncontested that means the parties have literally agreed on *EVERYTHING*.
I believe there are some resources you can find online, or perhaps at a legal clinic.
If it truly is an uncontested divorce... View More
We have a home she will not contest the sale can we do a divorce kit and do our selves?
answered on Sep 24, 2021
Every divorce is unique, just like how every couple is unique.
Divorce kits can work and sometimes they "work" until they don't. Then you have costly mistakes to correct.
Personally, I would always recommend consulting with an attorney.
Cheap divorces don't always turn out cheap.
answered on Sep 24, 2021
Divorces can get nasty, however, there is no way to drag out a divorce indefinitely. At a certain point the court will run out of patience to give continuances and you can drive that divorce.
In the end dragging out a divorce is costly for both parties and usually a lose-lose.... View More
After fighting for jurisdiction of our divorce, and the courts closing down last year for coronavirus, my ex has has been uncooperative with my attorney in order to get our divorce before a judge and finalized. We’re currently headed to mediation. However, I just found out that he “remarried... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2021
You should contact an attorney but generally speaking bigamy is actually a criminal offense under Texas law, although a defendant can escape conviction if they reasonably believed they were not already married when they entered their second marriage.
answered on Sep 21, 2021
Texas, as a state, recognizes common law marriage.
There are elements you need to be aware of in order to have a valid common law marriage however
answered on Sep 21, 2021
When a lawyer files a subpoena with the court, opposing counsel will be alerted.
Trial by ambush is long gone!
answered on Sep 21, 2021
you should contact an attorney asap.
find a family law attorney
answered on Sep 15, 2021
Because of the importance of this task, your best course of action is to retain an attorney.
My ex wife, who is the custodial parent wants to get braces for our daughter. I've told her multiple times I am not in a position to pay for them at this time but she is trying to push it through anyways and make me pay for half. Is she able to essentially force me to pay for them even if the... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2021
There is something called medical support in Texas.
Under Texas Family Code 154.064, the law requires the parent who is paying child support also normally provide medical coverage for the child through his or her health insurance at a reasonable cost. However, this cost is not to exceed... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2021
you need to retain an attorney asap.
there are a lot of facts and moving pieces at play.
Can I file for PO in the pending child support for enforcement by contempt case?
Do I need to serve personally.?
Bcoz my ex is evading services. When filed as seperate case, judge dismissed for not able to serve him
answered on Sep 15, 2021
Need a bit more information, but regardless your best option here to get an answer is to consult with an attorney not on this forum.
answered on Aug 18, 2021
alot of factors will play into this.
feel free to reach out to a tm attorney! many like myself offer free consults and we dont bite
answered on Aug 18, 2021
it will depend
many tm attorneys like myself offer free consults
feel free to reach out!
the golf ball includes a single picture of boss baby
answered on Aug 16, 2021
are you going to be selling these balls or are they for your personal use?
answered on Aug 16, 2021
thats one of the little boxes you click when you apply for your trademark.
the information you enter for the most part is public.
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