Is that a possible grounds for dismissal?
answered on Feb 17, 2023
No. It is not grounds for dismissal. Retain a lawyer to assist you in resolving your case. You may of been overcharged originally
When my son was 2 his dads mom abused him, contact was cut - no cops called & dad agreed. 5 years later noncustodial parent (dad) is brought him back around her. I have a custody order in place, I am primary. His ex wife filed for divorce for full custody due to his inability to care for their... View More 
answered on Jan 1, 2023
You would have to retain a lawyer and file a Motion to modify to get an injunction to keep ex mother in away from your son,
My daughters car was parked and no one was in the car the police came because of somebody who was helping us move they searched the vehicle and they found a iPhone box and it had drugs in it because I had a iPhone they charged me even though my daughter and me both said it wasn’t ours and it was... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2022
They must prove you intentionally and knowingly exercised care, custody, control or management of the controlled substance - beyond a reasonable doubt, in order to convict you of possession , you can be charged but you can fight the case if you are not guilty. You did not say why police searched... View More
I'm being accused of assault against my teen stepdaughter. cps has gotten involved and has threatened my ex and my wife about not letting me see or speak to my kids. My ex and I have gotten a judge to approve me having contact with and seeing my teenage son. But my wife wasn't aware of... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2022
Sexual abuse is a very serious allegation. Cps will place your kids in foster care if you wife does not comply. Retain a lawyer to refute the false allegations. You may want to take a private pologragh
Can a non custodial parent be charged with truancy for not completing curriculum or dropping them off at the custodial parent’s house during school hours to complete work during a weekly visitation?
answered on Dec 31, 2022
I would assume the primary parent would be charged with truancy, You could file a Motion to Modify and get custody so your child could get an education,
Due to medical problems .
answered on Dec 11, 2022
Get a note from the doctor and notify the person you were supposed to visit asap. You should of called them ahead of time before you even missed the appointment
IF I'm in a custody case and the other part filled an attorney on record the Friday before court on Monday at 4pm. Can I file a motion to continue to find legal counsel? We were both self represented.
I got temporary orders granting me but he gets one weekend a month but he hasn't... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2022
You need to file a Continuance asap. You may want to find a lawyer and have them file the continuance, Also if other party agrees that also would be helpful,
Not currently on it and we’re in divorce talks
answered on Dec 27, 2022
If you are getting divorce unless you are being awarded the house do not get added to the mortgage . You will be laible for the debt and have a hard time getting another house id your spouse is awarded this house.
I don’t want to lose my song because of something that happened that was out of my control. I had PPD after my son was born and became suicidal. But that’s not happening anymore.
answered on Nov 25, 2022
Both parents have rights and duties, Both parents have periods of possession. The Childs parent but th eother parent primary residence may be with one gets every thursday over night during school year and 1st3rd and 5th weekends from thursday to monday morning, 30 days in summer and every other... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2022
A ad litem should of been appointed to check for all heirs. If the case has not gone to court yet retain a lawyer asap. If it has gone to court and the affidavit states no heirs the property should of not been awarded to anyone,
I'm currently the "Non Custodial Parent", looking to relocate to Kentucky due to lower cost of living (Barely breaking even in Dallas). What modifications might i need to visitation and what is a typical out come to expect? Would it be possible to get over summer visitations,... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2022
You get over 100-mile visitation, If it is not part of your court order you need to file a Motion to Modify, Part of it si 42 days in summer every Spring break , One weekend a month and holidays remain the same, ,
3 adult children, one is under the Guardianship of the state, the other one has agreed to one person controlling the estate and dividing out.
Beneficiary passed away June of 2021, she passed Sept of 2021.
answered on Oct 30, 2022
The life insurance goes to the beneficiary . Call the life insurance and see who the beneficiaries are . They will give you instruction how to get the money if you have the beneficiary. You will need the death certificate
She left a will
What if they doesn't have any evidence and what usually happens
And where can I get a court appointed lawyer
My girlfriends son was out with his gf and her friend and some sort of car accident happened which resulted in his death. The two girls said that he climbed out the rear window while they were driving because they were fighting. Police believed them (although they were allowed to fill out a single... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2023
Retain a civil lawyer and sue her. You can take her deposition
They said my daughter was driving too fast and they think that the defense would beat them because of that. She was going 93 on impact the speed limit is 75 mph. They are only charging him with DWI & possession. I need to know if that's can be fought or not? Proof from the police reports... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2023
You can't override the ADA even if it unfair. You can sue the drunk driver and the bar that they served them alcohol. I am sorry for you loss. .
answered on Jun 21, 2023
You need to ask your lawyer if you are indicted. I doubt a Harris county judge will let a case stay unindicted for two years. ADA could dismiss
I need to get full custody of my son his dad is an alcoholic and has a felony for family assault and a dui and has been to rehab (forced) for alcohol and drugs I have texts supporting my son feeling unsafe while over there if I bring this up in court what if he says my bf smokes will they think... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Retain a lawyer your bf can take a drug test prior to the court date.
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