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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Texas on
Q: I'm being blackmail from my mom stating she's gonna adopt my 3 yr old baby w/out our consent & we have full custody

Father Ruben Serna of our baby & I'm mom Virginia Serna. We are not terminating our parent rights volunteering & parental rights not involuntary terminated

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: So the judge can set the amount of bail to what he wants. Is There's no legal limit??

Is there not a certain amount

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Texas on
Q: i got a handi cap ticket in my apartments for parking in handicap but the management told me i could park there because

apts just open and we didnt have parking set and towing yet and they were doing the gates and the lines were being re done and would change including handicap what can i do to get money back after car ws booted and made to pay to get it off

3 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning for Texas on
Q: My husband and I are endeavoring to have our wills done. We are 70 and 71.
Beth Ann Serafini-Smith
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answered on Nov 19, 2024

It is very important to have a valid Will to help avoid potential issues when you pass away and a long and more expensive probate proceeding.

Having a valid Will allows you to choose who inherits your properties/assets when you die. Without a Will, your properties / assets will pass...
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0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Can a disabled tagged car be seized without any abnormal/gross violation without any notice from her residential parkin?

Certificates are there to prove the serious medical condition of the disabled.

Instead of EMPATHY to refund TOW charges a blunt reply comes..towed for not updating LP with parking My VIP online.

A mere non compliance of an administrative clause can render a disabled victim becoming... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Texas on
Q: How do I file a written answer if I live in another state

I live in Michigan she filed in Texas she wants spousal support I'm live on SS low income how do I file written answer to Lubbock county clerk for free I can't afford to go to Texas

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 19, 2024

Court papers are filed electronically in Texas via https://www.efiletexas.gov/

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Texas on
Q: My wife filed in Lubbock county. I live in Michigan she wants spousal support I need to file written answer to clerk

I am low income I live on SS we have no children and no property. She left me and moved to Texas in 2020. I was served last Thursday

Can I file a written answer online. I can't afford to go to Texas I have about,$45 bucks to my name. I have no car and I live in an apartment. How can... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Texas on
Q: Non-cust parent refuses to keep the kids overnight, even though he has standard visitation.. what are my legal options?

The NC parent claims he became homeless, so he stopped keeping our kids overnight during his weekend visits. He picks them up in the morning, then brings them back the same evening. This has been going on for 6 months. I'm not sure that I believe he's homeless, because he steadily works... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Texas on
Q: Why didn't I recieve my divorce court date letter in the mail or through any other way such as via e mail?

I was able to get served with the divorce papers at my parents house, but I wasn't able to recieve a letter stating my divorce court date?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 18, 2024

The letter stating your court date should have been sent to the address in your written answer that you filed with the court. If you did not file a written answer with the court, you waived your right to notice of your court date.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Texas on
Q: I am needed advice on how to proceed with divorce?

I was married to this man for 22 years and he has moved out the house this morning, he is the sole provider of this household I don’t even share a bank account with him, to have access to any funds , I am worried I have a 17 year old son . We are divorcing due to infidelity and irreconcilable... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 18, 2024

You should contact an attorney who practices in the area of law of divorce and/or family law in or near the county where you live. If you do not already have a bank account in your name, you should open one in your sole name. If you do not already have a credit card in your name, you should open... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Texas on
Q: The NC parent refuses to keep the kids overnight, even though he has standard visitation.. what are my legal options?

The NC parent claims he became homeless, so he stopped keeping our kids overnight during his weekend visits. He picks them up in the morning, then brings them back the same evening. This has been going on for 6 months. I'm not sure that I believe he's homeless, because he steadily works... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 18, 2024

You can file a motion to modify with the court. Most likely the best solution under your circumstances is to modify both the possession schedule and the amount of child support in an attempt to get more child support to pay someone to watch your kids during "his weekends" so you can... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Social Security for Texas on
Q: My son is paranoid schizophrenic and was denied SSI Disability due to no prior work history.

My son is paranoid schizophrenic and unable to work. He was denied SSI Disabilty due to no history of employment. He has worked a few jobs but has not been able to hold on to them for more than a month or less. Does he have a case for a lawyer?

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Texas on
Q: My daughter's father won't let me have her and every attempt he avoids the custody agreement. Motion filed against him

FIled motion for a hearing and his hired attorney trying to get transferred and delay everything from not agreeing on dates available in my county

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 18, 2024

Talk to your attorney about whether you filed in the correct county. Normally, if the child resided in the county where you filed for the preceding 90-days, you filed in the correct county. Otherwise, a transfer to that county would seem to be the correct procedure. If a transfer is appropriate,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for Texas on
Q: Is it ok for a 16 year old to date a 13 year old?
0 Answers | Asked in Identity Theft for Texas on
Q: My 32-year old son had his driver's license (Texas) stolen.

Whoever stole it apparently superimposed yheir photo in an effort to gain "security clearance" somewhere so no the DHS is holding up reissuance of his license pending an investigation... that has been going on for months. He has contacted DHS and the Texas DMV but they claim he just has... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Texas on
Q: I have paid off liens of my house and taxes for 15 years, solely. There are are 3 heirs. Do I have any rights?

My dad stated I would be owner he he passed. My brother was the administrator and didn’t pay off the liens on the house nor distribute the estate money. The house went into foreclosure and I paid the liens off to keep the house because I was already living there with my children. I want to know... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 18, 2024

You can file a suit to partition the property by sale and offer to buy out the other two heirs' interests.

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Texas on
Q: My lawyer asked me to accept a divorce settlement offer and part of that was he would finish my divorce for free...

Now the opposing counsel has made it extremely difficult to hash out what amount to some few minor details regarding property and now my attorney wants to drop me. He is trying to get me to find a new lawyer for almost a year now because he's just gotten tired of the opposing counsels... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Texas on
Q: Apt manager obtaining signature of a Resident with a third party who hasnt signed the addendum to the Rental Deed. Is it

Legit? Towing the vehicle of a DISABLED without NOTICE just on the pretext that new LP details couldnot be conveyed to My Vip parking portal though the first time registered is done 5 months ago. Despite having my details with them not informing me before towing tantamount to utter disgrace,... View More

John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Nov 16, 2024

Sorry to hear about your LL problems.

There is no such thing as a rental deed. It's either a lease or an agreement to rent living space in TX.

The terms of any lease in TX, can be made or changed by the Landlord "LL" and Tenant, as long as BOTH agree. If you pay extra...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Texas on
Q: I130 VISA ....Can my husband who is the "beneficiary" resign from his job to begin his schooling without any problems?

My husband and I was Documentarily Qualified on September 27, 2024, and we are currently waiting for our Visa interview letter from the US Embassy in the Dominican Republic. I live in the US and he lives in the Dominican Republic. My husband wanted to enter into ESL classes, but he's employer... View More

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answered on Nov 17, 2024

Your husband's employment status should not negatively impact your I-130 visa application or interview process, as the key requirement is proving your valid marriage relationship, not his current job situation.

Since you are the petitioner and U.S. citizen sponsor, you'll need to...
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