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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Estate Planning for Texas on
Q: Unpaid child support and alimony and assets hiding in the form of Revocable living trust

I have a judgement for income withholding order for any of his employers against my Ex for child support and spousal support which is not paid since 2020.

So he setup a company with his wife as registered agent and owner of the company. His wife is his employer who receives all his salary.... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 11, 2023

I have a judgement for income withholding order for any of his employers against my Ex for child support and spousal support which is not paid since 2020.

- ANSWER: Enforce this judgment.

So he setup a company with his wife as registered agent and owner of the company. His wife is...
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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate Law and Business Law for Texas on
Q: TexasLLC 50/50 %,both managing members divorcing. Can owner live in entity asset rent free? Can judge changeLLC % owner?
Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Dec 19, 2022

If your a divorcing, but you are not divorced, reference the operating agreement. Additionally, determine what the cost to the business is of having one of the owners live in the "entity asset." I assume it is a residential or commercial property.

There may be a solution outside...
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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Estate Planning and Family Law for Texas on
Q: My grandpa bought his house and is in his name only, before he married his wife of 25+ years.

They are now in the process of a divorce. But I'm not so sure he will live long enough before the divorce is finalized. He wants to leave his house to me only. What do I need to do to ensure this happens?

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Nov 3, 2022

He can have a Will or Trust drafted in his name detailing his wishes. Whatever interest he owns in the home after the outcome of the divorce can transfer to you upon his death.

If his wife retains or it is determined she owns an interest in the home, she may be able to live in the home...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Texas on
Q: Mother passed in2009 father and brother filed affidavit of heirship 2020 father passed can you go back to mother's death

Brother was supposed to be trustee and was set to get all asset into trust but brother said it cost him to much so no will. Should I have inherited off her death

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Oct 20, 2022

I need more detailed information, but generally if there is not a Will or Trust in place the estates of your mother and father would have to go through probate court separately. Because there is not a Will or Trust in place the destruction will be based on statute, and therefore it is likely that... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Texas on
Q: My father never signed his will. He only has myself and my sister as far as family goes. What will happen to all of hi

his assets?

Pardon me, but I don't think the woman who answered first read what I stated. He has myself and my sister, not HIS SISTER. Thank you!

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Oct 21, 2022

If your father passed away, it is likely that the Will won't be enforceable. You and your sister will need to go to probate court upon his death. The distribution of his assets will be determined by statute. I am currently working on a case like this.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Texas on
Q: My contractor abruptly stopped work 3 weeks ago and is unreachable. How do I proceed?

Homeowner in Texas. I contracted with (name withheld) for concrete and electrical work. I paid 50% upon signing. Work started 5 weeks after the estimated start date. They worked 3 days (some light excavation) and then all communication abruptly ceased 3 weeks ago. The contractor is unreachable by... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Sep 21, 2022

If I were to take this case, I would start by reading your contract and creating an effective litigation strategy. After outlining the strategy, I would move forward with the plan. It looks like you have taken a few steps already, but it does not look like you have taken any formal steps. If your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for Missouri on
Q: Can I sue Amazon for publishing my book without my knowledgel?

I was told about a year ago that my account and book were removed from Amazon and I found out today they still had my book in their online book store. What are my options?

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Sep 15, 2022

I would have to see the agreement you signed with them. I would also have understand how they communicated to you that your account and book had been removed.

Based on this information, it may make sense to develop a litigation strategy.

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Family Law for Texas on
Q: Do both settlors of a joint revocable trust have to sign any amendments made. Or can 1 settlor sign who is also trustee.
Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Sep 19, 2022

It will depend on the language of the trust. I review trusts and create them often for clients with language specifying both scenarios.

Once the amendment is made, you need to ensure you take appropriate steps to ensure the trust remains enforceable.

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1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Missouri on
Q: I was an auto dealer until 11-14-2022. Wells Fargo repo'd a vehicle I sold and sent me a bill for gap refunds on12/10/23

Is there a Missouri statute regarding timely bill delivery and payment of such

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 18, 2023

I have succeeded in getting a client their vehicle back in a situation similar to this.

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Consumer Law and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: I need a lawyer for negligent work done to my vehicle & insurance paid for parts that were never replaced.

Nov ‘21 my car was in an accident that caused the whole engine to be replaced, radiator & battery. Jan ‘22 I received my car back & a week later the serpentine belt came off 2 times in 2 weeks. Nov ‘22 I hit a deer on my way to work. I received my car back in December ‘22 &... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 18, 2023

I am working on several cases similar to this. I need to learn a little more.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law for Texas on
Q: Planning to start an LLC, a partnership of 3 different people in the state of Texas

One of the partners is a green card holder, and the other two are not American citizens or green card holders.

The Company is already working in London and Dubai. Which is better, to branch in the USA or to start a "Partenership LLC" in the USA? We are not sure which would be a... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 17, 2023

Your question will require a meeting with a business attorney. There is a lot to discuss and a number of questions I have.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Collections and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: I have 3 months left before my four years of statute of limitation is completed for unsecured debt.

I defaulted on unsecured debt from the lender/creditor named, Lending Club after I lost my job and underwent a very difficult financing situation. The last day of activity in the debt was 02/2019 when I made minimum payment. I thought their collection company gave up on me after repeatedly calling... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

They may file a lawsuit. It is hard to say, but one thing is certain. The best defense is a good offense. I have dealt with situations like this be fore for much larger sums of money and was able to position my client well. I need to learn more about the facts, but there may be an opportunity to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Texas on
Q: mobile mechanic repaired my car without estimate or my permission. Total cost $800. What are my rights? What are his?

He did previous work for me. Figured it was the same thing because it was recent. He showed up at my house he took my car key and that was it. Before I knew it he came back said OK the work's done it's $800. He still hasn't sent an itemized receipt, he didn't ask my permission... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a claim. I need to see your contract or learn more about your interaction.

1 Answer | Asked in Collections, Consumer Law and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Landlord sold illegal and invalid debt to collection agency. Best way to clear credit? I currently live out of state.

I moved out of an apartment in El Paso on 30 June 2021. I had a move-out inspection with an employee of the apartment complex and wasn't notified of any issues.

On 8 February 2022, I was emailed an itemized list of damages for the El Paso property. I disagree with all of these damages... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a claim. I need to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Banking for Texas on
Q: I am a truck driver and make fuel purchases thru a fuel card issued out ofOklahoma. This card provides me with

Discount fuel prices. I fund this card by a credit card. They charge me 4% when I add funds to this fuel card with my credit card. Is this legal to add this surcharge.

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

I would need to review your contract.

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Consumer Law and Contracts for Texas on
Q: Can I sue for posession of titles if a lease agreement is predatory.

I have several leases for Semi trucks thru a company called Drivenow. I purchased them for a certain amount of years and a certain price. I have been paying some of these for way longer then the term of the loan and the balance seems to never come down. Now after paying for these trucks for longer... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

You may have a claim here. I need to read your contracts, see your rate, and review your payment records.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: Can I sue gexa entergy for over charging me because last August my bill was 378, September 647 October 763, November 255

December 919, January 786. I live in a 1 story house and it's just me and my lights get turned off every month and Every time I try to fix this I get on hold I'm on hold for hours upon hours until I pay the bill and then it starts over. I asked The guy at jexa energy how much I've... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

Interesting, I am about the sue a solar panel company on behalf of a couple clients soon. You may have a claim. I would need to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Do i have a case? My employer fired me because of "job abandonement" but I was in the hospital and notified them of such

So i worked for a job for threee weeks and always struggle with mental health atou d christmas. I endes up in the mental hospital for a suicide attempt and was in the hospital and told my employer i would be. When i came back they said since i didnt update them they considered it "abandonmetn... View More

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

I am working on a case similar to this right now. There may be steps you can take. I need to learn a little more.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for Texas on
Q: Hi Carla the EEOC office give this number my situation is hard because they don't payme my bonus and also take my insu

They take my insurance in February and they fired me March and also I thing they.broke the rules and they have alot favoritism I work for 20 uears6

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

It is difficult to understand your question, but if you have been discriminated against in some way you may have a claim. I would need to learn more.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Texas on
Q: Can my employer withhold pay due to company equipment not being shipped by a certain date?

They’ve threatened to do this to me. I’m based in Texas. The company is headquartered in Virginia.

Jaime Victor Papa
Jaime Victor Papa
answered on Jan 10, 2023

I need to review your contract to provide you with an answer.

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