File a Petition for Divorce assuming you have lived in Texas the last 6 mos and you have lived in the same county in which you're going to file for for the past 90 days.
Then, though, you run into how to get him legally served.
Best you consult with a lawyer because there are... Read more »
Has been multiple incidents with physical mental and verbal abuse as well as abandonment and adultery there's also one biological child in household as well as a non-biological child who is mentally disabled with autism who has also been verbally and mentally abused by spouse
You would need to assert your grounds for the divorce in your petition. Issues regarding children will also be dealt with during your divorce. Child issues consist of things like rights and duties regarding the children, child support, and possession and access (visitation). It sounds like you... Read more »
We have been married 24 years
You’ll have to get a divorce in order to have the property awarded to you. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
More than likely yes. Good luck. 888-353-4529.
The judge has the date and time set for January 27th at 5PM for him to vacate the house.
You may need to file an enforcement action on him or an eviction.
You have to do a name change petition if the decree does not change your name. It’s a new lawsuit. Good luck.
Im disabled and now thay Will roll right over me.im trying to get division of assets sure I can survive 401k and investment fund s
I'm sorry for your difficult situation. Texas attorneys would be most knowledgeable in directing you toward resources that might be helpful, but your post remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to reach a Texas attorney for meaningful input, maybe you could start looking at resources on this... Read more »
I’ve been separated from my wife for many years. I reside in Texas and she and my daughters reside in Puerto Rico. We have two daughters together. I have been sending her child support via money gram (no order in place). I began divorce proceedings but she does not want to sign. Included in the... Read more »
Consult with your attorney and if you don’t have one employee one as these issues can become legally complicated real fast. Even lawyers have to sort through various facts to come up with a solution. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
Mother and father were never married. And mother chose to leave
The father has a stable income and a house for the children. He also has a minimal criminal record in the past.
Mothers and fathers are equal under the law. It boils down to what the past history of caretaking has been, what the future caretaking plan is and what is in the best interest of the children.
There are also factors related to financial ability to care for the children, living... Read more »
We lived together almost 20 years. Bought a house together in 1998 I thought we were going to be married he introduced me as his wife so they added my name on the deed with his last name and I signed using his last name.
You have a very good chance of having a determination that you all are married. Find a divorce lawyer. However, due to law you can not be separated more than 2 years in order to prove up a common law marriage. Good luck 888-343-4529.
Lived in dallas for about 10 months then went to canada on a vacation and now in Virginia for 2 months.. can I still file a case in dallas for divorce as it was my marital home. Will the residency issue stop me from filing ? Current expecting my first child so cannot travel immediately
You must have had Texas has your home state for the preceding 6 month period and been in the particular county you file in for 90 days up until time of filing in order to gain jurisdiction.
You will not be granted a divorce if you are pregnant.
Husband is a business owner. Made a profit of over 11 million and still growing. I’ve been a stay at home mom since 2015. Can I fight for alimony and custody of children? He would end up giving the kids to his mother to raise. He lives eats and breaths his job. Kids barely see him or me.
It's best if you consult privately with a divorce lawyer on this. Generally you have to have been married for 10 years to receive spousal maintenance in Texas. Child custody is based on the best interests of the children.
When our lease expired in Dallas Co we went on a year long travel. Our belongings are stored in Dallas. Our car is registered in Dallas. My driver license is in Dallas Co.
We have been in one hotel in Dallas Co for 31 days and counting. My husband is draining our resources as a serious... Read more »
You have to reside in Texas for 6 months and the county for last 90 days in order for court to be able to issue any orders. Good luck 888-243-4529.
The woman he works for he lives with . She refuses to provide employee information so that they can serve him .
In order to proceed on an enforcement he will have to be personally served. Good luck.
My husband & I both want to keep full custody.I want to avoid fighting
That’s awesome for you all to come together for the benefit of your child! You should be able to obtain an attorney who can explain to you the options so that you can proceed accordingly. It will be less costly since you all agree. 888–343-4529. Good luck.
He owns the house and said that he is going to keep the 9 month old baby. Without a custody hearing can he legally prevent her from seeing the baby, and can she take the baby with her when she moves into my place?
Someone needs to get immediate legal temporary custody of the child without it both parents technically have rights to the child; however, the Courts will usually lean towards the mother of a baby especially if breast feeding or similar.
Until you have a court order that says anything different the property can be taken by either party. In order to avoid that you have to file a motion for temporary restraining order as it relates to the property issues. Let us know if we can help. 888-343-4529. Good luck.
Attorneys charge various fees. It would be best to contact attorneys directly to get the estimate. But, if it is just a matter of getting divorced and no other issues it should not be that costly. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
There are supposedly forms that can be filed diy.
Yes you can file your own forms for a divorce. It could be frustrating if you do it yourself. Most times there are problems that need repairing after one proceeds without an attorney. Good luck. 888-343-4529.
I need my ex's financial records for two separate court cases, regarding child support modification and divorce. Do I need a lawyer to subpeona this information legally? We have been separated for two years and I am now unemployed and barely able to keep a roof over my daughters head. Long story... Read more »
You have two options: 1) ask your ex to give you the records you need, or 2) file a subpoena requesting the documents. I would recommend you hire an attorney if a subpoena is required.
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