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My mother, who lives in Texas was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She has but a few weeks to live. I have durable POA over her financial affairs. She owns no real property and has personal property of no value. Her only assets are in a POD bank account and a TOD brokerage account. The... View More 
answered on Sep 20, 2019
You have no obligation to be responsible for her debts personally with the facts as you have set out. Sounds like you’ve been acting in her best interest. She’s blessed. If you should need any legal services let us know. 888-343-4529.
The father of my children is trying to move to Oklahoma because it is a “father Favoritism state than Texas.” What exactly would you need to get primary custody of your child? I’m not trying to have my children that far apart. I really want the children to be close to their mother and father... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2019
You need to file and get an order in place and work on not allowing the kids to live there. If his name is on birth certificate and there are no orders, then he has rights to take them unless you get an order. 888-343-4529.
Would she get custody of the child as well as the mother or what?
answered on Sep 17, 2019
It would not be automatic. It would depend on the best interests of the child and the court’s interpretation of that standard. Good luck.
answered on Sep 17, 2019
You could get in trouble if there is an order that says that you can not have possession.
So her new husband could adopt them. Do the children have a right to his property and get to decide how and where he will be buried? Also our mother and father are deceased. As the oldest sibling do I have the right to make these decisions. My brother had no will.
Thank you!
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Unless the adoption order specifically indicated that the children do not take, then they have rightful claims as heirs. Also, there may not even be a formal order of termination. It will be difficult to get any orders of adoption from the court. So, get an attorney in the county where your brother... View More
Actual cost. Im doing it myself. Im poor. Thank you
answered on Sep 17, 2019
You could do an affidavit of indigency indicating that you can not afford the filing fees. But, I would suggest you contact the State Bar of Texas for low cost options.
I do or can I dob
answered on Sep 17, 2019
You probably are going to have to prove that you were in fact too ill to complete rehab. Contact an attorney in your area to explore issues further. Good luck.
My dad took out a life insurance policy about 10 years before he married his second wife. He passed away recently. Me and my 2 siblings are the only beneficiaries named on the insurance policy, but the will did state we are supposed to each receive cash gift of $100k and the rest of everything he... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2019
If the beneficiary designation was done before the marriage the designation may be called into question. You only set out as to when the policy was issued not when the designation was last changed. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
answered on Sep 13, 2019
This sounds absurd. However, if you are incapacitated mentally or physically there be other actions that she could have taken. Good luck.
i've tried a few years ago for full custody. ended settling for joint. their father hasn't followed threw with any of his responsabilies since our last court date.
answered on Sep 14, 2019
The first thing that I would want to know what your practical goals and reasons for wanting to modify the prior order. Sometimes it’s not worth paying attorney fees if you can continue living your life as you’ve done for the past couple of years. Good luck.
Their police report came back saying that that it was the 18 wheeler’s fault my parents vehicle is now totaled I’m now putting them in a financial burden
answered on Sep 12, 2019
The law has certain time limitations involving accident cases. You should pursue an action against the driver and the company the driver works for. Feel free to contact us to assist you as soon as possible to get the case resolved as soon as possible. We can handle cases all over the state.... View More
Me to send my daughter with the child support money when she goes with him on the weekend. Is this legal ??? Am I missing something ?
answered on Sep 12, 2019
This is ridiculous. Your child should not be getting harassed by her father about child support. He has no right to get the child support back. Ask him in writing to stop doing this. Good luck.
I have a warrant for the charge but have proof text messages that she lied? What can I do about this? She admitted that she did it to have my rights terminated.
answered on Sep 11, 2019
If your misdemeanor case has not been resolved give the info to your attorney. If it’s over and you plead guilty you’re probably out of luck. Consult with a criminal appeal lawyer for possible remedies.
answered on Sep 11, 2019
You will need to petition the court with your request. Have your evidence spelled out then contact an attorney in your area.
I have a current c/s, visitation order in Texas; I'm currently 1 month behind on c/s payments due to attending a fast course class (school). My son's mother is preventing me from seeing my son due to this. I have taken my court order to her house to pick him up and even asked police to... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Best recourse is to contact attorney since you have to meet very specific criteria to hold her accountable.
I want to divorce him, we have not lived together since March and before that he left me for almost a year and got someone else Pregnant and slept with multiple women, he’s on probation because of the violence behavior that he displayed in front of my parents house he’s verbally abusive not... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Contact the State Bar of Texas for a referral to other agencies that may be able to assist you since you are on a limited income. Good luck.
answered on Sep 10, 2019
The answer to that question depends on a lot that you question does not provide. But, in general you can have an uncontested agreed upon divorce granted in 60 days from the filing.
answered on Sep 10, 2019
You need to consult with an attorney in your area so that you can understand the full ramifications of your desire. This is a serious endeavor and it is best done with an experienced attorney. Then you can proceed with your goals in mind.
Adopted parents gave her back to me without any paperwork social security card or Birth Certificate.
My life has changed. My controlling abusive husband passed in May. Details left out of the case due to fear.
answered on Sep 6, 2019
Consult a family law attorney in the county where the kids reside to pursue your requests. Good luck.
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