If you have a prior felony conviction, does it impact your eligibility for a last name change? If the case is 10 years old but the person wants to change his/her last name to match their family surname, will a prior conviction hurt these chances?
Yes, there are more conditions and the judge has more latitude to decide not to grant the petition. If a person files the proper documents, and the change benefits the person and the public, then the court "shall" grant a name change. However, if the person is a convicted felon, the... Read more »
Apt did not use contracted towing company as what’s listed in my contract and outside buildings. They will not tell me a reason my car was towed. Who ever took my car did not leave any information on where my car was taken to. They did not register my car as towed, so it has been stolen. I made a... Read more »
Hello, thanks for your question!
Sorry to hear about that! In regards to the fees that you are being charged, on the invoices you are receiving, there should be a phone or email address that you can reach out to figure out what's going on.
I'm a little confused - how do... Read more »
The kid was 16 yes old and we never get along so we both know that is not the best option.
A: Yes you have a right to say no. She has a right to say “screw you” excuse my language. And both of you have a right to file for divorce. This isn’t a legal issue, it’s a marital issue. You have a right to agree or oppose to anything you want during the marriage
had bank acct now closed. Current truck together, opened business with a partner while wife financially supported. Purchased motorcycle in his name and she paid payments and insurance, she or his mother paid storage intro as husband and wife. Received packages with spouse last name(packages not... Read more »
It comes down to whether or not you held yourself out to public as husband and wife. To determine that, a divorce would have to be filed, the other party can contest it, and the judge would take into consideration a variety of factors (joint accounts, joint ownership of property, joint tax returns,... Read more »
And they told us at the time it was not stolen, however the following day we noticed the title given to us was a fake, we contacted local authorities and it ended up being stolen. Can we sue the county sheriff’s office for providing fake info?
A lawsuit like this is always a matter of civil law, even when the police department or sheriff's office is involved. Find a civil attorney who has experience suing the government.
My former attorney filed a motion for summary judgment before withdrawing to finish it but the opposing party responded by submitting exhibits but they were not in his name so it was dropped. He never answered the admission or anything, he has nothing on why he sued me. So how do I respond. With... Read more »
Unfortunately, there is no way to know the next action that may be required without reviewing all the pleadings. If the Motion for Summary Judgment was filed, and a response filed, was there a hearing? What was the ruling? What fact issues were raised in the response, and can they be resolved?... Read more »
I was playing words with Friends and an ad popped up for Candy crush and it was constant screaming! I am deaf in one ear and when I hear loud sharp noises it makes my ears ring and hurts really bad. I couldn't mute it or x out of it it gave me severe anxiety at 6:00 in the morning, I filed a... Read more »
My best suggestions would be: 1) Stop playing apps that have annoying adds, or 2) pay for the app so you don't have to see the ad.
Presumably you want to evict? Start by sending a 30 day notice terminating the lease, and then file the eviction. Otherwise you'll have to deal with the CDC order providing protections to tenants who are being evicted for non-payment of rent.
(Continuance) legal dept's address or any contact information. How do I get that information? Thanks, Ken
Contact the secretary of state for the state in which the company is formed, or is operating for the registered agent and registered office. There's no need to look for the legal department, as the registered agent is the one you need to serve with the suit. It's not clear to me whether... Read more »
My ex wife signed over a poa to my current wife with no expiration date. My ex wife is going through an emotional break down and wants the kids back even though she is currently moving from hotel to hotel
To the extent that the Power of Attorney conflicts with a Court Order, the Court Order controls.
The answer depends on why the case is being transferred. For example, it might be transferred to another judge for a variety of reasons. It could be transferred to another docket if it were put on the small claims docket in error. It might be a scheduling issue.
A guy I know opened a joint account on an apartment in his and my name, I never lived in the apartment and never gave permission for my name to be used.
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. If you consulted with attorneys who handle civil litigation, they should be able to advise. They could also identify necessary measures to be taken, such as notifying banks and other financial institutions. Good luck... Read more »
I had a cat named Harley and I gave it away a couple nights ago but I want my cat back. They blocked me from Facebook and my number. I have their information but I just need to know what can I do to get my cat back I will pay money for someone to get it legally back to me.
Gifts are permanent. If you "gave" the cat to someone, you probably can't get it back. Circumstances may or may not support a different answer.
There were opposing cases, one case where I was a crime victim and as revenge for filing the charge, the defendant claimed I stole property from them. The case docs where I was the victim, werwre all signed by ADA with correct name (same as state bar has) But the same prosecutor filed the... Read more »
1. The alleged victim is not a party to a criminal case so there is no conflict of interest if the same ADA prosecuted both of you.
2. Ensure that the ADA did not actually get a new name. For example, did they get married or divorced?
3. Consult a civil attorney about the... Read more »
Also, does Texas have limited civil? What is the fee for this type of case?
Haven't found information online at the county courts site as of yet.
I think you're talking about a small claims case (Texas does not have a category called "limited civil." Small Claims cases are filed in the Justice of the Peace court, for the area where the defendant lives, or where the contract was performed. The jurisdictional limit is now... Read more »
Thank you
Can you be arrested? Apparently so. I think what you really mean to ask is whether they can make the charges stick. I'm changing the category to criminal law. Call a criminal defense lawyer immediately and stop posting anything at all about this incident on the internet.
The creditor is also the Limited Partnership General partner and is covered under LLC that is not mentioned nor that the same person controls.each of these companies.
Sorry, without more details it's impossible to say what actions might be necessary or appropriate. If you're in litigation, you will need an attorney to represent your interests. They can review the order and status of the case and take the appropriate action if the order should not... Read more »
I was shot point blank in
the stomach as I was closeing my door.didnt see who shot me,I had cameras on all 4 corners of my house recording,they repeatedly asked who did it I honestly said I don't know an in pain I screamed out i shot my self so paramedics would take me,they yelled... Read more »
You could ask law enforcement to continue the investigation, but you should reconsider confessing to a criminal offense on a public website.
Texas Penal Code Sec. 37.08. FALSE REPORT TO PEACE OFFICER [...] (a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to deceive, he knowingly makes a... Read more »
The deceased person never fulfilled their obligation, and we signed a contract. She was the sole owner of the business and the probate process has just been initiated by her husband. The administrator has been assigned yet either. Could I still sue her business and her estate in small claims court?
The short answer is no - because there's no one alive to sue, and until someone is appointed to represent her estate, there is no one with authority to act for her. Once some one is appointed as executor or administrator, you can make a claim against the estate, and sue the executor or... Read more »
Sec. 15.094. CORPORATION; ASSOCIATION; JOINT-STOCK COMPANY. A suit against a private corporation, association, or joint-stock company may be brought in the county and precinct in which:
(1) all or part of the cause of action arose;
(2) the corporation, association, or company... Read more »
Unless there is a contractual provision otherwise, you need to sue the Defendant where they are, or where all or part of the cause of action arose.
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