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I am a 15-year stay-at-home spouse who was not initially awarded spousal support and only received 8% of the potential child support. We have since filed an appeal against this decision. Could you provide guidance on what statutes govern spousal and child support and any potential outcomes or steps... View More 
answered on Mar 8, 2025
See Texas Family Code Ch. 154 for child support provisions: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.154.htm
See Texas Family Code Ch. 8 for Spousal Support: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/fa/htm/fa.8.htm
My spouse and I are going through a divorce in Texas. My sister originally gave us her dog, which has become my documented Emotional Support Animal (ESA). For the last 3 months, my spouse has had custody of the dog and is trying to bar me from seeing her. In my spouse's response to the divorce... View More
I married my ex-husband almost seven years ago, and we are currently separated as I have filed for divorce. After assisting him with applying for a green card, he recently received a 10-year green card and came to the U.S., only to leave me within a week. Since I sponsored him, I would like to know... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2025
OK, if your husband has obtained the 10 year permanent green card, it is going to be almost impossible to have that revoked or re-adjudicated. You can write a letter to ice or Uscis and explain the circumstances and they may revisit the case. But the bottom line it is going to be a very remote... View More
I'm in the process of a divorce, and my spouse, who has a documented history of covert narcissistic abuse, has served me divorce papers three times but hasn't followed up with the court. My psychiatrist has documented my spouse's mental abuse. I am concerned that my spouse, who has a... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2025
You can take control of the divorce process by filing for divorce yourself or filing a counterpetition if your spouse’s petition is still open. This allows you to move the case forward instead of waiting on your spouse. Hiring an attorney who will push the case forward can also help prevent... View More
I am undergoing a divorce and suffer from complex PTSD. My only income is from Social Security mental disability benefits. My spouse verbally agreed to leave my automatic deposits and withdrawals intact and to remove their name from my bank account, but hasn't done so. They're using my... View More
I am concerned about whether my spouse can claim half of my inheritance money, which includes insurance money and a bank account willed to me, once my parent passes away. We don't have any prenuptial agreements, and my financial obligations have been separate from my spouse, who is financially... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
Inheritance is separate property when inherited. However, some people run awry when they blend their separate property with community property. So, keep your separate property separate!
My wife served me with divorce papers over a year ago, which I signed, but she never proceeded with filing them or taking the case further. There has been no follow-up from the court. What does this mean legally for me, and are there any actions I need to take regarding the divorce?
I am in Texas, and my mother-in-law gifted a house to my wife and me because she didn't want to pay property tax, and I am exempt. Both my wife and I are on the deed, and I have renovated the flooring and painted the entire house. Although my wife has not made any financial contributions... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
It depends. Everything is presumed to be community property unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the property is separate. If she alleges it's her SP, then she has to prove it. Your spouse would have to prove that the gift was only to her and not to you both. If the judge... View More
I filed for divorce in Williamson County while my husband was in jail, but he was never served, so the divorce was never finalized. My husband is no longer in jail, and I have been able to contact him on Facebook. He is willing to give me the divorce. I just don't know what steps to take next... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
Filing for divorce in Texas involves several key steps, each requiring careful attention to legal procedures and deadlines. The process begins when one spouse, known as the petitioner, files an Original Petition for Divorce with the district court in the county where either spouse has lived for at... View More
I've been working on finalizing my divorce, and I have two children with my husband, who was deported to Mexico in 2019. We're dealing with a custody case, and I'm unsure how to proceed given his deportation.
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answered on Feb 26, 2025
Since your husband was deported to Mexico in 2019, you can still proceed with finalizing your divorce and addressing custody issues in Texas.
If all necessary steps (service of process, waiting period, etc.) have been completed, you can request a final hearing to finalize the divorce. If... View More
My wife left the home a month ago, and today I received an alert from a credit reporting agency indicating that my credit report was accessed. I found out that my wife attempted to take out a loan in my name. The bank had approved the loan but hadn't dispersed the funds yet, so it was canceled... View More
What happens when an ex-spouse doesn't pay credit card debt that was solely assigned to them in the divorce decree? My divorce was finalized 9 years ago in Texas. The decree states that my ex-spouse is responsible for the debt, but it doesn't specify how the debt is to be paid monthly or... View More
I live in Texas, and my wife has filed for divorce after I was unfaithful with her best friend, who is now my paramour. My wife insists that my paramour have no contact with our 2-year-old daughter; however, my daughter is familiar with her, and they have had playdates with her daughter. Currently,... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2025
In Texas, since there is currently no court order restricting third-party contact, you legally have the right to introduce your daughter to your paramour during your parenting time. However, your wife may request temporary orders limiting contact if she believes it is not in your child’s best... View More
I have been married for 16 years and separated for 4 years from my husband, who is an illegal alien without a green card. I'm an American citizen, and I'm seeking spousal support. He was the primary provider, but he cheated on me and left. Since then, I've been hospitalized for... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
Since you have been married for more than ten years, you may qualify for support IF you can prove that you lack the financial means to provide for your minimal, reasonable basic needs.
If you request spousal support, the court will consider various factors, including your financial... View More
I'm in Texas, and my spouse lives in New Mexico. She has signed a waiver of service that has been filed with the court. I'm currently in the 60-day waiting period to proceed with the divorce. There are no disputes and no children involved. Can the final divorce decree be signed and... View More
I am looking for advice on my children's investment accounts. The divorce decree specifies that half of the accounts ending in specific numbers should be transferred to me for the children's benefit, but I only received half of the uninvested cash instead of half of the total account... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2025
You should hire a lawyer to file a motion to clarify and enforce the decree.
I am seeking spousal support. I was unable to have children naturally due to hormonal issues, but I underwent medical procedures to accommodate my spouse's desire for a child. We now have a one-year-old, and I have not worked for 20 months since becoming pregnant. I was a stay-at-home mom and... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
When you file for divorce, you should request temporary spousal support as part of your temporary orders. In order to increase your chances of receiving spousal support, you should continue to diligently pursue employment and keep track of such attempts. You should secure certified copies of your... View More
I have been married for 5 years and have custody of our only child. My spouse, who is employed, has moved out, and I am currently unemployed. We have not filed for divorce or legal separation yet, and we only have a verbal agreement with no prenuptial agreement in place. Do I qualify for spousal... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
Once a divorce petition is filed, the court may award temporary spousal support during the pendency of the case. There are many factors that the court could consider including the spouses’ education, work experience, any physical or mental limitations, access to assets, monthly... View More
I'm in Texas, and my divorce decree states that my child's father is allowed day visits, but he has not yet visited our child. Recently, his text messages have been manipulative and argumentative, affecting my mood; there are no explicit requirements regarding communication in the decree.... View More
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answered on Feb 16, 2025
You may request relief from the court by filing a motion outlining your child’s father’s behavior and asking that all communication between you be conducted through a court-monitored app, such as AppClose or Our Family Wizard. These platforms ensure that all messages are recorded and accessible... View More
Basically what I'm asking is how can we get an actual divorce with cheap and fast we have nothing tying us together whatsoever no children no property nothing and we both want And I already paid $100 on the online Texas divorce and they didn't do anything and I'm still trying to get... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
Lauren Carrington Smyth has an excellent practice handling uncontested divorces. She is currently the least expensive, quality legal representation around in that niche. Her website is : https://uncontested.com/
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