Yes. You will need to file for divorce and make the request.

Either spouse can request spousal support during the divorce process in Texas. However, the court can only award support if the requesting spouse doesn’t have enough property or income at the time of the divorce to provide for... Read more »

Yes

An executor of a will is not required to get a formal appraisal or to show the appraisal to the heirs. However, if the executor files an Inventory, Appraisement & List of Claims with the probate court, it is a public document which the heirs could easily obtain a copy of.

Yes. You and your siblings are entitled to a share of your mom’s estate if she died without a will.

I will assume you are asking about removing board members for your Home Owner's Association "HOA."

Each HOA has it's own by-laws and rules. This usually includes the rules/process on adding and removing board members. To properly advise anyone, a lawyer would need a copy... Read more »

In Texas, if you are arrested on the warrant from a different county, the arresting county has at least 10 days to hold you if you were arrested on a "Bench Warrant" for a probation violation or similar issue. There are many different reasons that the 10 days could be extended.... Read more »

If your husband pled guilty within the past 30 days, he may be able to withdraw his plea if properly requested to the court. If his guilty plea was based on coercion, or other violation of his constitutional rights, the plea could be reversed or undone, if properly filed and pled by Motion or by... Read more »

No. Texas is a “free the nipple” state. Bra or no bra, it is not illegal.

Since a car can only be a “lemon” if it was purchased new, you could be sued for business disparagement if your sign deters a prospective customer from purchasing a car from the dealership.

Most used cars are sold as-is, meaning the buyer is not relying on anything the seller may have... Read more »

Child custody determinations are fact specific. All of the items you described can be helpful evidence in your child custody determination. While Texas law favors joint custody, your particular facts can lead to a sole custody decision.

An experienced family law attorney in your county... Read more »

Competent experienced family law attorneys charge $300-700 per hour. Less experienced attorneys may charge less.

Most family law attorneys expect to provide more than a one hour consultation. A request for $5,000 sounds like a request for an initial retainer for a basic family law matter... Read more »

If you are a registered guest and of the hotel and hotel staff has not taken any steps to terminate your occupancy, police generally have to secure a search warrant to enter and search your room unless there are exigent circumstances which would justify a warrant less search.

A boyfriend... Read more »

It is not uncommon to identify the source of community funds to pay each spouse’s interim attorney fees in temporary orders.

Unless both parties have agreed on every item to be included in your divorce decree, you should assume your divorce will cost more than just $5,000.

Wait to be served by a sheriff. Then take the papers to an attorney to discuss whether to plead that the statute of limitations bars the lawsuit at this time.

In the absence of a court order, both parents have equal rights to their children and both spouses have equal access to the home. However, if one parent is preventing the other parent from having access to the children or the home, it may be necessary to seek a court order to establish these rights... Read more »

Maybe, but maybe not. The Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code provides as follows:

Sec. 146.002. TIMELY BILLING REQUIRED. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), a health care service provider shall bill a patient or other responsible person for services provided to the... Read more »

Dogs aren’t like children. They are property. Whoever owns the dog, owns the dog.

Probably because they believe facts which aren’t so. Like whether a reasonably prudent pre-trip inspection would have disclosed the defect. Or like whether you are the individual responsible for maintaining the trailer.

The emergency excusing vehicle registration renewal in Texas ended April 14, 2021. If the stop occurred prior to that date, it was illegal and you should be able to get the offense dismissed.

It may help if you bring your current post-April 14 registration to demonstrate that you complied... Read more »

A typical divorce lawyer should cost $300-700 / hour.

You might be able to find a freshly licensed lawyer for a lower hourly rate.

Although you live paycheck to paycheck, you should expect to have to pay a lawyer to perform work for you.

If everything is agreed upon, as... Read more »