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I am married with 2 kids. My wife took my kids and went to her country for a month vacation. Now, it's been almost 2 months, and she is not coming back. I told her to come back but she started being rude and telling me that she will come whenever she wants. My son's school is getting... View More 
answered on Jul 26, 2024
1. Yes
2. Yes, you can file a report of child abduction with local law enforcement or the FBI. Depending upon the facts and circumstances, they may or may not act upon such a report and may or may not prosecute your wife. But there will be a formal report nonetheless which shows you are... View More
What can I do?
Hi, my name is Jack, my parents have been abusing the law to control me and make my life miserable. My parents withdrew me from highschool at 17 without my knowledge of what that meant regarding being an adult in Texas. They used this to then kick me out at 17 and turn my phone off making me sleep... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Unless you are disabled, when you turn 18 years of age in Texas you are considered an adult for legal purposes. Your parents no longer have an obligation to provide shelter by virtue of the parent-child relationship and can give you thirty days' written notice to vacate their home, which will... View More
My father has filed a petition to adopt my granddaughter. The reason is "There has not been compliance with subchapter B of chapter 163 of the Texas Family code.
My father has filed a petition to adopt my granddaughter. The reason is "There has not been compliance with subchapter B of chapter 163 of the Texas Family code.
My stepbrother is now fighting me on getting a death certificate. Who would be the beneficiary in this case?
My husband had custody of his daughter, allowed her to go live with her mom and grandma, dropped the $65K arrears with the agreement she doesnt file chilc support on him. he hasnt seen his daughter in 2yrs extreme parent alienation but hes also recently diagnosed with MS and is diasabled. we cant... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2024
If he was not served, you may be able to file an appeal if the order was entered within 30 days, a restricted appeal if the order was entered within six months, or a bill of review if the order was entered within four years. The appropriate legal mechanism will depend on the facts and... View More
No court orders. Not married. 3 children.
answered on Jul 23, 2024
Typically, you would need to locate an attorney who practices in the area of family law in or near the county where your children reside and a reasonable initial retainer of $15-25,000 if you and the other parent have not reached an agreement on child support and a parenting plan.
Theyve been married for over 40 years, and has had an joint bank account. Since she started getting SS he has been putting it into that joint account. With a possible divorce brewing, we were wondering if she would be able to get her SS from him? plus possibly alimony (in TX) , and her 50 / 50? Hes... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2024
I recommend that she open a new bank account at a different bank in her sole name and notify SSA to send her SS payments to the new account.
If she lacks the ability to work and earn sufficient income to provide for her reasonable minimum needs, she may be able to get an award of spousal... View More
I lied to my dad for my sister and he ended up taking my X-Box, Phone and privileges to see my girlfriend. I'm 15 and need my life back together and dealing a with an only parent and he's turned out to be a narcissist parent and all I want is my freedom back and able to gain rights over him.
I don't know where to get a copy of my records.
We don't have property but, a child together. They called Child Protection Services but, lied to them also. In their answer they said that my new lover is abusive but, the lover doesn’t even live with me. They’re not fighting for full custody but, is there a punishment if they lie in their answer.
answered on Jul 18, 2024
An answer contains allegations, not evidence. If they make an allegation in their answer which is not true, prove that it is not true at any hearing or trial using evidence.
Ex wife is refusing my parental time and won't let me leave to my house with him. Custody agreement states I get him from Friday to Sunday evening.
answered on Jul 18, 2024
Pick him up and leave with him. Your ex-wife does not have the power to prevent it. She may not like it. She may yell and argue and stomp her foot. She may threaten to call the police or to take you to court. But she is powerless to prevent it.
Ex wife is refusing my parental time and won't let me leave to my house with him. Even though the custody agreement states I get him Friday to Sunday night. Can I get in trouble for taking him back to my home per custody order?
Do you recieve a letter like the one I recieved on a cps case that was and has been terminated or dropped , with the judges signature cps worker, all attorney's. Is this something you can trust , is it legitimate?
She refuses to vacate the property, list for sale, and remove herself from the deed. I called the bank to remove my bank information for the monthly payments but they stated it had be authorized by both which she is not cooperating. I had a lawyer I was working with but he has been stating for the... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
When two or more persons own a home together, each owner has the right to occupy the home absent a written agreement to the contrary signed by all of the owners. An owner can only sell that owner's interest and it requires all of the owners cooperating together to sell the entire interest in... View More
I have 5050 custody of our son. I pay her 980 a month in child support. she was arrested 2x once in may for a bench warrant and then this weekend for a DWI with a minor in the vehicle. (her 4 month old, not my son) she was on the way to her friends house to pick him up. CPS has been open and will... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
It sounds like you have good grounds to request a modification under the facts stated in your question.
My ex husband has not moved on from our divorce it seems. I am happily married to someone else and he is supposed to be engaged. Every year for the last few years he has filed a custody case on me alleging lies like I’m guilty of abusing myself, my house is filthy, he needs child support from me,... View More
My husband wants to keep the house and I do not want to be on the loan anymore. He can pay the payments and bills with support of roommates but is asking that I give him a year and a half to refinance. Do I have to hold off on the divorce if I agree to wait because his credit is not where it needs... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
You can get divorced and include in your divorce decree a provision that he has a set period of time to refinance or the house will be sold. At the time of refinance or sale, you can specify how much you are to receive. You will want to include an owelty lien and have him sign a deed of trust to... View More
A individual who was a companion of my father not married lived separately is his bank account beneficary due to questionable circumstances needs a certified death certificate to be able to take ownership of all his accounts. Can I imply that they may be obtained for a specific donation amount to... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2024
Why imply? Why not just say: "I will be happy to get one for you if you will pay me $__ for my time and effort."
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