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1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy for Texas on
Q: I paid an attorney to represent me it's been 9 months and my case hasn't been filed does it normally take that long
Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein
answered on Aug 21, 2014

No. Call the attorney and find out what is happening. If you don't like his answer, you can ask for your money back and go to someone else.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: My ex gf took me off child support n now after 1yr she wants to put back child support can she do that
Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein
answered on Aug 21, 2014

Yes -- if the child is under the age of 18.

I urge you to hire an attorney to make sure all of your rights are protected in court.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: I am being sued for Child support.Should I file an answer before i request DNA
Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein
answered on Aug 21, 2014

You have several options. (1) Hire an attorney to make sure that your rights are protected. (2) File an Answer and request DNA testing in the document.

Please advised that you must get DNA testing done at the beginning of the case or it is waived and cannot be brought up later.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: My husband and I have been married 37 years. He retired from the military but took early retirement at 17 1/2 years.

We get all benefits but if we divorce I lose the health benefits. Could he be required to pay for my health care as part of the divorce?

Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein
answered on Aug 21, 2014

Everything is negotiable in a divorce. But you might want to ask for a disproportionate share of the community estate in case he "forgets" to make the premium payments & you lose your health insurance. You need to talk to a family law attorney in your county in person about your... View More

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