1. Fill out the required Income Withholding for Support Order (IWO) form.

2. Print the IWO form.

3. If possible, hire an attorney to review your completed IWO form.

4. Take the completed IWO form to the Judge who signed, or will sign, your order for child support, cash... View More

For negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) claims, you typically need to prove that the airline acted carelessly and that this caused significant emotional distress. While emotional distress claims can often be linked to physical injury, this is not always necessary. However, it can be... View More

File a Petition in Justice of the Peace Court. The appropriate venue is the county where you reside or where the incident occurred.

The legal action to bring would be a claim for conversion, which seeks the return of your property or its value, or a replevin (suit for possession) if you... View More

The order shouldn't be vague unless you received only the ruling (1-3 pages on average), not the full final order (20-50 pages on average). Make sure you have the final order. If it's still vague, you may file your own modification suit (visitation) since you moved. It's probably... View More

It depends. Everything is presumed to be community property unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the property is separate. If she alleges it's her SP, then she has to prove it. Your spouse would have to prove that the gift was only to her and not to you both. If the judge... View More

You should begin by gathering all relevant documentation, including the bill of sale, any receipts, repair invoices, and the certified mechanic’s inspection report detailing the vehicle’s unsafe condition. Additionally, obtaining a Texas DMV vehicle history report is crucial to determine... View More

Before taking any action please consult with an actual landlord/tenant attorney. Apply for Legal Aid if you cannot afford legal help.

See Texas Property Code Sec. 92.056.

1. Notice to the Landlord

You need to make sure your landlord has received your notice of the issue in... View More

Without a court order explicitly granting visitation rights to the family members, they are not automatically entitled to exercise his visitation times. In the absence of a modification request or a legal document that includes the family members, you are not obligated to allow them visitation,... View More

Under Texas Family Code § 154.002, child support can continue past the age of 18 only if the child is actively working toward a diploma and meeting attendance requirements. Given your son's age and his lack of academic progress, you have grounds to seek termination of the support order.... View More

The first step is to file a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) in family court. This will establish a formal custody and visitation arrangement and prevent her from making unilateral decisions about your access. You should also request a Temporary Orders Hearing, where the court... View More

Filing for divorce in Texas involves several key steps, each requiring careful attention to legal procedures and deadlines. The process begins when one spouse, known as the petitioner, files an Original Petition for Divorce with the district court in the county where either spouse has lived for at... View More

Since you have been married for more than ten years, you may qualify for support IF you can prove that you lack the financial means to provide for your minimal, reasonable basic needs.

If you request spousal support, the court will consider various factors, including your financial... View More

Under Texas law, landlords must maintain reasonably safe premises, but their obligation to prevent vehicle theft is limited. Texas Property Code §92.153 mandates security measures for residential units but does not require specific protections for parking areas. However, under premises liability... View More

Generally, you want to file where the accident occurred since the evidence and witnesses are there. The alternative is to file where the defendant resides. Please remember that you have 2 years to file suit from the date of injury. Most attorneys want to fully investigate a claim before filing so... View More

The outcome of a case is never certain as it depends on the specific details. Also, injuries aren’t always obvious right away since symptoms can take days to appear due to surging adrenaline. Your auto insurance will provide you with defense counsel as long as you request one under a valid auto... View More

The court may order termination of the parent-child relationship if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence:

(1) that the parent has:

(A) voluntarily left the child alone or in the possession of another not the parent and expressed an intent not to return;

(B)... View More

See Texas Family Code Ch. 154 for child support provisions: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.154.htm

See Texas Family Code Ch. 8 for Spousal Support: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/fa/htm/fa.8.htm

Please consult your attorney since you already have legal counsel.

Weekends must include a Friday, so the first weekend, by this definition, would be the 7th and 21st. Sidenote -- don't let these types of disagreements take over.

Generally speaking, no, you are not awarded pain and suffering with a worker's comp claim.