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answered on Aug 7, 2023
Under Texas law, both parents are responsible for supporting their children, and child support is calculated using the paying parent's net income after taxes and deductions
Therefore, if the other party has not filed taxes in two years, it may affect the calculation of child support.... View More 
My sister has made it a point to hire her family friend to probate the will and didn't include me for some reason. Is there something for her to gain by doing this? And I have yet to receive a copy of the will. I do know that she is entitled to half of everything and the other half is to be... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
According to Texas Estates Code 351.101, an executor or administrator of an estate has a duty of care to take care of estate property as a prudent person would take care of their own property.
Additionally, Texas Estates Code 404.001 states that an independent executor who defends an... View More
During our marriage we purchase a house 1/3 mother in law, 1/3 spouse, 1/3 myself (loan) and sold with profit of 30k that amount has then been put into a house that is now under her name only that was purchased by her mother and forced to sign a balloon mortgage contract. She also made me sign a... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
In Texas, all property is presumed to be community property. The burden of proof is on the person claiming something as their separate property to prove their claim by tracing the property claim back to the magic moment of inception of title. While your first home was purchased during marriage,... View More
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
Grandparent standing is a slippery slope after the Texas Supreme Court case of In Re CJC. You would have to show BOTH parents are unfit and that it would serve your granddaughter's best interests to come live with you. You should consult with an attorney about the facts specific to your case.... View More
Is it lies for them to say that and on 07/09/2020 they had already took my rights always from my daughter when I didnt even get no court papers for classes or a far investigation they came and took my daughter with out court papers on the 07/06/2020 what ever they said in this document were lies I... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
Is Child Protective Services involved? Did a judge rule that someone else should have temporary custody? If CPS is involved, you likely will be asked to complete a Service Plan or Parenting Plan. That could involve submitting to a psychological evaluation, as well as counseling and parenting... View More
My husband and I have been together for 15yrs and in that time we adopted a 4yr old who is now 10. We've always wanted more kids but the agency route just didn't fit our situation. My sister-in-law and brother have kids of their own and know they don't want anymore but have offered... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
In Texas, gestational surrogacy is permitted under the Texas Family Code.
Here are the key provisions that you should be aware of:
1. Gestational Agreement: The gestational agreement must be in place and validated by a court before the birth.
This agreement outlines the... View More
Will they base his payments on both or only on his primary job.
answered on Aug 7, 2023
According to Texas Family Code Chapter 158, in a proceeding where periodic payments of child support are ordered, modified, or enforced, the court or the Title IV-D agency shall order income withholding from the disposable earnings of the obligor.
The amount of child support payments is... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
If you file an oath of indigency, showing that you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, and if one of the forms of relief requested by the state is termination of your parental rights, you can ask that the Court appoint an attorney to represent you. That court appointed attorney can assist you in... View More
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