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answered on Sep 16, 2020
I agree with what Ms. Garrett said, but would add, "Be thankful!"
answered on Sep 14, 2020
Generally speaking, no, a person can record his own phone calls with someone else.
I didn’t see what happened I just was there to be clear.
answered on Sep 14, 2020
Unless you or he is under a Court order not to communicate, it is not unlawful for you to visit. If you talk about the case, however, and you are asked about the conversation under oath later, you will have to answer truthfully.
No knock warrant took 4 people to jail cps took child for a year. They confiscated .1g yes 1/10 of a gram in an old baggie behind the shelf under a lamp. Poss of controlled sub <1g X4 15months ago
answered on Sep 12, 2020
It is usually best to exercise your right to remain silent until you have a lawyer.
I filed for modification of custody. My ex husband drove drunk to police station with our child, assaulted me, and evaded arrest. Before that, he was sending me threatening and harassing text messages constantly. He also refuses to refinance the car that he was awarded in the divorce so its... View More 
answered on Sep 12, 2020
It would be difficult for your to represent yourself under the facts that you described. The law in this area can be very technical.
I recently got a new job that pays substantially more. Is it my responsibility to have the child support amount increased?
I know a review to modify can be requested by the custodial parent whenever she wishes. I'm asking if I'm required to self-report that I make more money... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2020
The Texas Family Code does not require you to self report an increase in income.
I'm being denied my visitation with him and have been informed that instead of him being with his father, his is with the fathers ex girlfriend and she is living outside of Tom Green County. Thanks,
answered on Sep 9, 2020
You would likely need to consult with a lawyer in the county where the Court is that rendered the last custody Order.
Lived together from 1967 to 1976 as Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Prado. He fathered 3 children with me and have Birth certificates with his name as father. we bought two properties during that time and they are listed under both our names. He is ill, and he has sent me a certified letter with quick... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
You would be best served by hiring an experienced real estate attorney.
My Father never signed prenuptial agreement with my stepmother. They lived in a triple wide trailer on my grandfathers land with tractors and other large equipment. She completely abandoned everything and moved to Dallas. My Grandfather is my POA because I live in another state. He has brought to... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
If you are one of the people who would benefit from the payment, it may be in your own best interest to hire a lawyer to enforce your rights as a beneficiary.
answered on Sep 9, 2020
In order to prevail on a Motion to Modify custody, you have to prove two things: 1) A substantial and material change of circumstances on the part of the mother, the father, the child or some combination of the three, and 2) that the requested modification is in the best interests of a child. I... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
You might try and file one, but whether a sentence runs concurrently with another or consecutively is usually up to the sentencing Judge.
I was involved in an auto accident in Oklahoma in July. Was rear ended on Interestate after having to stop at over 40 MPH on I 35 by a truck towing another truck. Car was totaled. My insurance company setteled with my car damages but the company of the car that hit me is only claiming half... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
If you want to hire a lawyer for a wreck in another state and that lawyer will have to make court appearances, that lawyer will have to be licensed to practice in that other state.
Hi - I am trying to remove/hide/seal from public record - a civil temporary protective order request that was denied/dismissed at the hearing in Denton County. I have read about the motion for non-disclosure - but everything I read is specific to criminal cases - not civil. I am wanting to file... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2020
The Texas statute authorizing a Petition for Non-Disclosure applied to certain criminal cases where Deferred Adjudication probation was successfully completed. It does not apply to civil cases.
In theory, you could file a Motion to Seal Court Records under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 76a.
Father passed away and left his son his property. Son is incarcerated and will be for some time. Son inherited a vehicle. Can the vehicle be put in the son's name?
My husband has had his girlfriend spend every weekend he has my kids we don’t have orders yet so he says there’s nothing I can do
answered on Sep 8, 2020
If a lawsuit has been filed and Tarrant County has a Standing Order that applies to all pending family law cases, then the answer to your question can be found in the Standing Order. If no lawsuit has been filed, the answer to your question is likely no.
So I don’t have a birth certificate and want to get a birth certificate from Kansas City Missouri Jackson county but I can’t afford it
answered on Sep 8, 2020
You posted your question on a site that features Texas lawyers. You need to contact an attorney in Missouri.
Was allowed to move to Texas after 2 weeks of being in Texas and my second day of my new job the probation officer called me saying I needed to be in his office the next day (756 miles away) I told him I could not afford the drive and it would reflect bad on me to ask off my second day at work he... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2020
Furthermore, it is possible that Georgia may issue a warrant for your arrest and seek to have you extradited from Texas to Georgia.
answered on Sep 5, 2020
This question is unclear. Are you asking if a second person can be required to pay child support for the same child?
answered on Sep 3, 2020
It could mean an erroneous abbreviation of an article in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. For example, Rules for Setting Bail is set forth in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 17.15. It might be abbreviated as C.C.P., Art. 17.15
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