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He is now doing same thing to a man she is dating. She keeps him blocked and just contacts him concerning his visitation with children. Is their anything legal she can do to get him to stop.. We are also concerned about it turning to physical violence.
answered on Mar 5, 2021
If this happened in Texas, she should file a complaint with the local police department for Telephone Harassment. It is a crime in Texas.
I still have packages and cannot send them knowing what I now know and want to file a police report because “the company” has my personal info like banking, SSN, and my drivers license but don’t want to implicate myself or get in trouble
My girls have stayed with me for the last two summers including holidays, weekends, and days off from school. I have no transportation and she has been dropping them off for visits. Last weekend I cancelled the weekend visit because of a winter storm. I have never cancelled before and this was the... View More 
answered on Feb 24, 2021
The answer to your question depends on what your most recent Court Order says.
answered on Feb 22, 2021
In Texas, based on the value of the services that you listed, it would be a Class A misdemeanor.
answered on Feb 21, 2021
Generally speaking, in Texas Violation of a Protective Order is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in the County Jail, a $4000 fine or both.
I have been in a substitute parent role for the past two years. I met this guy two years ago and we became very serious, he had a 1 year old son at the time I met him and met the boy 2 weeks later. Since then the child’s mom has barely been in his life and since June of 2020 she lost her rights... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2021
You may have the right to Petition a Court for Court ordered access. You will need to consult with an experienced family law attorney to be sure.
In Gregg County felony court?
answered on Feb 9, 2021
It means that in the trial of your case which you are facing in Court, the prosecutors intend to use other past convictions or instances of bad conduct either in the punishment phase of your trial (if you are convicted) or in the guilt/innocence phase of your trial to show intent, motive,... View More
Does that mean she goes back on Monday or Tuesday?
answered on Feb 9, 2021
It is not possible to answer your question definitively without looking at the precise language of your Decree.
insurance and her mothers rent and taxes. They split and she only allowed him 1 hour on Sunday to see them and only what she said they can do. Now its at 2 hours but he has not seen them in 10 months. He try to call them at the assigned time she gave them but has instructed boys they dont have to... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2021
Your son needs to hire an experienced Family Law attorney to file a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship.
I am currently 25 years and my real father hasn't paid any child support.
answered on Feb 3, 2021
If you want to be adopted by your stepfather, your natural father will have to have his parental rights terminated either by a Voluntary Affidavit of Relinquishment or involuntarily through a Petition to Terminate parental rights. Your natural father's child support arrearages will still be... View More
I was wondering what the statue of limitations is for filing an indictment. Also I have been requesting an attorney, court appointed, since I was arrested , and they have refused saying that I can't get a lawyer until my case is filed. I got a call on January 30 saying I have court on the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2021
The statute of limitations will depend on the offense charged. Look in Chapter 12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/SOTWDocs/CR/htm/CR.12.htm
My name is on another person's testimony and hers is on mine. Can conviction be overturned based on that? They lied all the way through the trial.
answered on Jan 30, 2021
You would have to have the transcripts evaluated by an Attorney with experience in Post-Conviction Applications for Writ of Habeas Corpus to get an accurate answer to your question.
My mother in law has worked for 25+ years and has raised their 4 children by herself. The father walked out and hasn't been seen since they were kids. Never paid child support. She was killed and her retirement goes to the father cause they were still legally married. She tried to divorce... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2021
A question like this cannot be answered on a forum like this because it is so fact specific. You need to consult with an experienced Probate lawyer.
We were caring for dear friend, age 90, then someone who is not related to him, made him sign a power of attorney, took him from our house and cut communication with every one. Can they do that?
answered on Jan 28, 2021
I suggest that you call either the Police or Adult Protective Services for possible elder abuse.
My husband and I were served with a summons/citation for modify custody by a 3rd party but the petitioner was DCCPS and petition was in this 3rd parties name. Also, mine had the official stamp and my husband's did not. The petition contained request for temp. orders, TPO, affidavit and... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2021
You really need to have an experienced Family Law attorney examine the documents to see if they are defective.
answered on Jan 26, 2021
If by "set aside" you mean that there was no conviction, then the answer is No.
answered on Jan 26, 2021
It appears that you are asking a question about a specific case that is on file. You need to direct the question to one of the attorneys in the case.
Hi, I am divorced mother. My ex and I share custody of our 17 years old daughter. After visit to my house she took my dog out of my house and refuses to bring the dog back. Is it considered a crime? How can I get my dog back?
answered on Jan 24, 2021
Were you awarded the dog in the divorce? Did you get the dog after the divorce? Have you tried calling the police?
There is not enough information in your question to definitively answer it.
I have a warrant out for a motion to revoke that is pending. It says that I have a bond but it also says
Warrant Status: Other Active. What does this mean? I don't want to get there and not be prepared. I already have a bond set for the bond amount but I want to make sure I... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2021
You will likely be arrested when you show up to your next probation meeting if you are not arrested before then. If you hire an attorney before getting arrested, he or she may be able to get your bond reduced beforehand and arrange a surrender so that it does not cost you as much to bond out.... View More
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