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I’ve been separated from my wife for many years. I reside in Texas and she and my daughters reside in Puerto Rico. We have two daughters together. I have been sending her child support via money gram (no order in place). I began divorce proceedings but she does not want to sign. Included in the... View More 
answered on Jan 19, 2020
Consult with your attorney and if you don’t have one employee one as these issues can become legally complicated real fast. Even lawyers have to sort through various facts to come up with a solution. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
Mother and father were never married. And mother chose to leave
The father has a stable income and a house for the children. He also has a minimal criminal record in the past.
answered on Jan 18, 2020
There are so many factors to determine the best interest of a child. But mother and father have equal rights to their child. If the father is serious he should fight. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
We lived together almost 20 years. Bought a house together in 1998 I thought we were going to be married he introduced me as his wife so they added my name on the deed with his last name and I signed using his last name.
answered on Jan 17, 2020
You have a very good chance of having a determination that you all are married. Find a divorce lawyer. However, due to law you can not be separated more than 2 years in order to prove up a common law marriage. Good luck 888-343-4529.
Daughter was born in Texas, father has never acknowledged her or provided any support. Was not there during or after pregnancy. She is 5 months now. No signature on bc. He is in the UK. My fiancé wants to adopt her. Is it possible? We are living in Louisiana. I’m asking is there anything that... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2020
If you’re living in LA you should consult an attorney there.
This case has been going on for a year or so, he is trying to get custody of his son. His parents have custody at the moment. The mom has three endangerment charges out of a Harris County. And a possession charge, and these are all recent. She doesn’t want me around her son, and she just filed... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2020
Each party should have their own attorney. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
My husband and I are in the process of getting a divorce. We have 2 children-13 year old daughter and 8 year old son. My teenage daughter got upset with me and now has been with her dad for 2 months not wanting to come back home with me. I have been under severe stress and have lost my job. When... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
The court will decide the issue based on the best interests of your children. Therefore, either parent can have primary custody. Courts don’t like to separate siblings.
Husband is a business owner. Made a profit of over 11 million and still growing. I’ve been a stay at home mom since 2015. Can I fight for alimony and custody of children? He would end up giving the kids to his mother to raise. He lives eats and breaths his job. Kids barely see him or me.
answered on Jan 14, 2020
Sure you can fight for custody and should do so. Also, depending on the business you may be entitled to a portion of the business. Good luck 888-343-4529.
Hello, me and my husband have been married 15 years with 4 children, about a month ago a woman showed up to my home stating she had a child with my husband and the child is 16, my husband claimed he wasn’t quite sure if that was ever his child because the mother had a history of different men her... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2020
If he is the father he is responsible for current child support and may be responsible for retroactive child support depending on his knowledge of the alleged child. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
When our lease expired in Dallas Co we went on a year long travel. Our belongings are stored in Dallas. Our car is registered in Dallas. My driver license is in Dallas Co.
We have been in one hotel in Dallas Co for 31 days and counting. My husband is draining our resources as a serious... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2020
You have to reside in Texas for 6 months and the county for last 90 days in order for court to be able to issue any orders. Good luck 888-243-4529.
The woman he works for he lives with . She refuses to provide employee information so that they can serve him .
answered on Jan 12, 2020
In order to proceed on an enforcement he will have to be personally served. Good luck.
I don’t have a good relationship with my mom and we argue a lot and she had threatened to send me to Juve for being Rebellious can she really do that
answered on Jan 10, 2020
If you commit crimes then yes your parents can report your criminal acts to the officials. However, just arguing is not going to be enough to send you to a juvenile facility. Try and calmly communicate with your parents how you are feeling without escalating the situation. Consider writing to them... View More
My husband & I both want to keep full custody.I want to avoid fighting
answered on Jan 9, 2020
That’s awesome for you all to come together for the benefit of your child! You should be able to obtain an attorney who can explain to you the options so that you can proceed accordingly. It will be less costly since you all agree. 888–343-4529. Good luck.
answered on Jan 8, 2020
Until you have a court order that says anything different the property can be taken by either party. In order to avoid that you have to file a motion for temporary restraining order as it relates to the property issues. Let us know if we can help. 888-343-4529. Good luck.
without hiring an attorney
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You will find it a arduous task to attempt this process without an attorney. Even attorneys will wrestle with this particular process.
My ex's girlfriend has her sister living with them, and has been arrested for things like terrorist threats to a family member. Her ex who I've been informed shot her ( along with a couple of retaliation against police officers arrests), has been with them including my son's baseball... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You can bring these matters up before the judge in emergency motions.
Can a lawyer help fill the documents instead of hiring for higher amount of pay?
answered on Jan 7, 2020
Yes you could. But, it is more prudent to employ an attorney. Drafting an incorrect order will lead to serious consequences down the line. Good luck.
My son was 2 his mother and i agreed to call it off. He lived with her for a few months before living with me for years, up until kindergarten. He moved with his mom and his 3rd grade year came back to live with me. Including weekends, summer and holidays i have had my son more! I received notice... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2020
You’ve a lot going on. You should have hired a lawyer at 1st. Now, you’re going to have to probably be stuck with following the order in place.
Her legal guardians have taken my daughter from me, filed an emergency motion in Illinois stating to the Judge that they are deciding who speaks/ sees to her, and that they would deny any contact from both parents. My ex (her father) was released from jail with 2 counts of continuous family... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Sounds like there was a case pending in Illinois. If there is an order there contact an attorney in that county in that state. Good luck!
I am the domiciliary parent of my 9 year old daughter. Her father has joint physical custody, but he lives in another state. Our agreement was written and signed in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, he resides now in Mississippi, and I live in Texas. It states that she primarily resides with me, with... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2020
Since your order is effective in LA then you have to start there to enforce the order already in place. Possibly you may be able to have it modified in Texas if certain factors are in play. Good luck 888-343-4629.
My father is an alcoholic and my parents are always fighting. They plan on being divorced Jan 09, 2020 and my stepmom wants me to live with her. I feel like I would be better off living with her. What steps could I take to make this official?
answered on Jan 5, 2020
She may have standing to assert the position you’re requesting. Maybe, all will just agree that it is your best interest so you can move on with your life. An agreed order could be drafted. Good luck.
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