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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Texas on
Q: If my childs father owes over $10k in child support and finally decides to file taxes and claims 2 children one is mine

One isn't will the irs refund all go to me or will he get some back due to him claiming another child that isnt mine. Best part is he wants me to give him back money even though he would get the credit as if he paid it .

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 26, 2023

Refund should be sent to you for back child support

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: If I was charged with poss of control sub penalty group 1 4-200g of cocaine but the substance I had was not cocaine

In fact it was a different substance when it goes to the lab and comes back neg for cocaine what will happen?

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 26, 2023

The district attorney will refile the charges with the correct drug.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: Can I get my money back on renovations I had done on my gfs house?

Long story short, I went in on a house with my gf but my name isn’t on the deed. We were gonna do that when we refinanced as I am helping with monthly payments but I also put up all the closing costs and repaired the water system, had the softener fixed, installed a garage door opener and things... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 22, 2023

Unless you have a contract with her for repairs you cannot get your money back.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: I was charged with theft over 2500 less than 30000 and forgery. The GJ no billed the forgery charge, but not the theft

If the prosecution's argument is that I committed theft by forgery, does the no billed forgery make their case weak?

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 22, 2023

No, the no bill does not weaken the theft case.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Texas on
Q: I have a final court order in place for child. The opposite party is now asking for jury trial because they lost.

Already did temp orders and now have a final order. The opposite party now wants a jury trial because they never pay out of pocket for attorney. There attorney stated he is pro bono in open court.I spent everything I had for attorney to get final court order naming me primary custodian. If he is... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 21, 2023

You don't have a final order or they would not be asking for a jury trial. Life is not fair

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: The father of my kids works for his dad who owns a tree company. They have customized an amount that is paid to him

Every week for child support purposes and gets paid the rest in cash . How can I prove he is getting paid under the table ?

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 26, 2023

You can't prove he is getting cash.

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3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Criminal Law and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: Someone is posting stolen pictures of my minor child that were taken by me on the internet without my consent.

What can I legally do about that to prevent it from happening in the future ?

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 20, 2023

If it is Facebook notify Facebook

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Texas on
Q: (Texas) If my spouse has use of a bank account that is not in her name, can that account be an asset?

My spouse has a separate checking account at our credit union that she opened after separation. Our credit union requires that there be an attached savings account. It is not connected to the shared savings account, so that means that there has to be another account somewhere. I know that she can... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 21, 2023

Your attorney can file a discovery motion and ask for this information

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: What reason you case is still sealed
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 21, 2023

You may of not been arrested yet

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Can I go back later and take the drug charge so my friend can't get charged?

He took the charge and went to jail.i bonded him out but now I need to say it was mine

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 12, 2023

Retain a lawyer and talk to them about the facts. If your friend admitted the drugs were his it is too late

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Can my incarcerated husband approve of and sign with a notary my daughter's (age 14) passport application?

He would have to have it notarized at his unit and I'm not sure they will do it because he is not allowed contact with her

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 11, 2023

Yes he can sign. And notarize the passport form.

3 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: In the summer schedule for less than 100 miles it states 30 consecutive days or two separate periods .

When this is taken in two periods can the total days exceed 30 days? My husband often picks them where the total days are over 40 days due to how he starts and stops after and before his weekends . Everyone is telling me this isn’t right and that they don’t do this, but everyone isn’t a legal... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 9, 2023

He can take days right after his weekend, Be happy that he is in your child's life . You can take on week away in the summer so you get an extended time.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Texas on
Q: OK this is for my friend. He got into an altercation with his female that lives with him and he went to jail

Got out with a leg monitor cant goob200 getting or yard near his house he’s sleeping behind stores he is now homeless she is living in his house and he has nowhere she has a lot of mental issues bad bob has helper her with that she’s always trying to make him hit her bob don’t hit women can... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 8, 2023

He needs to get a court appointed lawyer or retain. Lawyer. If she is not on the lease he can retain a lawyer and evict her

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Texas on
Q: can me and my brother move with my grandparents when my dad is unstable?

i am almost 15 my brothers almost 16, and our mother is deceased and my dad is very unstable as in we never go to school. i never went to 8th grade because he didn't want me to and my dad is pretty physical. we have whiteness. For that he abuses alcohol he has also beat my biological and his... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 7, 2023

Your grandparents need to retain a lawyer and file for custody,

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: For the upcoming criminal trial, the court records said the state's subpoena were unserved. What does it mean? Unserved?

It listed out several subjects to be served with a subpoena by the State. Subjects for the upcoming trial were evidence tech, 911 custodian, fingerprint expert, and several deputy officers. However, it said it was "unserved" for every single subject involved. What does it mean; "unserved"?

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 6, 2023

The subpoenas were not served. You need to find out why ,?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Texas on
Q: What can happen in Texas to a man who is an MMA fighter and assaults his wife using a "trained move" and breaks her leg?

My sister was attacked in a public space by her husband (in process for divorce) who is a trained MMA fighter. He broke her leg and left her in a parking lot. Details are currently being gathered but from what we know:

-bar was closed (2am)

-both were drinking

-husband... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 6, 2023

He should be charged with a felony and she should get a protective order

2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Texas on
Q: How do I get a copy of my father’s will if I don’t know the law firm used?
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 6, 2023

Look at his bank statements and see if you can find a lawyer that he paid, He may not of had a Will.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Texas on
Q: what can i do if my kids no longer wants to live with their mother.

my daughters no longer want to live their mom but they aren't 12 yet. I have had cps called on their mom a couple of times already and the first time they made her move from her apartment because it was filthy and had roaches everywhere. the second time they gave her time to clean the new place.

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 2, 2023

Hire a lawyer and file a Motion to Modify you don't have to wait until the kids are 12

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Hi, I live in Texas, past Felon, 15 years ago, time served, can I have a gun? Black powder, or etc?
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Feb 25, 2023

Under federal law you can never have a gun. Under Texas law you may be able to have one at your residence

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