I agree with Mr. Arrasmith.

I would add that the facts do not support a claim for wrongful garnishment. From the general content of your question, I infer that you were court-ordered to make child support payments with a wage withholding order to the State Child Support Disbursement... View More

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answered on Nov 6, 2025

No, in Texas, your husband generally cannot claim a house bought with inheritance money during

divorce—as long as that money was clearly documented as your separate property, kept in a

A separate account, used solely for the purchase, and the house is titled only in your name.... View More

According to your post, it isn't a joint home. It's your partner's home. His name is on the deed, he paid the down payment, and you weren't married.

When unmarried couples cohabitate in a home owned by one of the two, the other typically pays "rent" equal... View More

As soon as you turn 18 years of age, you should immediately file a lawsuit rescinding whatever paper you signed on the ground that you were not of the age of majority when you signed it. Alternatively, a parent or legal guardian can file such a lawsuit now even though you are under 18 years of... View More

Mr. Arrasmith is correct. What you need to plead depends upon the particular facts and circumstances of your case.

Normally, a custody modification is not a do-it-yourself project. It's legally allowed. It's certainly easier if it is unopposed. But it can be very difficult... View More

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answered on Nov 5, 2025

Under Texas law, as the surviving parent, you are generally presumed to be the most appropriate person to have custody of your child. This presumption applies even if the child primarily lived with the other parent after divorce, unless there are extraordinary circumstances such as abuse, neglect,... View More

Texas has very specific statutory requirements for the enforceability of both prenuptial (i.e. premarital) agreements and for partition and exchange agreements after marriage (i.e. postmarital agreements). As long as you comply with those statutory requirements, your proposed agreements will... View More

When you are served with a lawsuit, including a suit to enforce an unpaid child support obligation, you normally have until the first Monday after the expiration of 20 days from the date you were served to file a written answer to the lawsuit in the court.

If you do not file a written... View More

You need to contact the attorney who represented you in your divorce settlement. Typically, if one spouse is awarded a motor vehicle that is titled in the other spouse's name, the titled spouse is ordered in the divorce decree to sign a power of attorney to transfer motor vehicle title giving... View More

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas provides legal aid to indigent litigants in Central Texas including Williamson County. https://www.vlsoct.org/

Its staff will conduct the necessary intake and financial screening to ensure you quality for pro bono legal assistance, and then will... View More

Under the Texas Family Code, a parent can file an application for writ of habeas corpus in a court with jurisdiction over family law matters to secure physical possession of their child from a non-parent unless the non-parent has a court order giving them possession and custody of the child.... View More

He needs to file a motion to modify mom's visitation ASAP. Until there is a new court order, he is legally obligated to obey the existing court order. Failing to file a motion to modify asking for further restrictions on mom's possession could lead to him also being investigated by CPS... View More

You can legally say almost anything you want to the mediator. The process is almost 100% confidential. The exceptions are child abuse and the intent to commit a crime (coupled with the apparent ability to do so). For example, don't say: "If I don't get what I want, I'm going... View More

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answered on Oct 14, 2025

There are two rules in play here, Rules 296 and 297 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Rule 296

In any case tried in the district or county court without a jury, any party may request the court to state in writing its findings of fact and conclusions of law. Such request shall be... View More

Because you are not represented by an attorney, you should prepare an order accurately reflecting the judge's ruling and circulate for approval as to form to all parties through their respective attorney if they have one and then properly submit it to the court for signature. If there is a... View More

Non-military affidavits and certificates of last known address are required to be filed by the attorney for the party seeking a default judgment. They are not filed by the person against whom the default judgment is being taken. There is no "standing" requirement pertaining to the... View More

If you cannot afford to pay the HOA dues, you can try and negotiate a payment plan or a reduced amount for a lump sum payment. Ultimately, you will need to probate the estate(s) or file an affidavit of heirship in order to fully resolve the situation. Once probate occurs or an affidavit of heirship... View More

You would need to submit proof of the existence of your common law marriage prior to your ceremonial marriage. Copies of your joint tax returns are prima facie evidence of "representing to others that you are married" and are often persuasive evidence of your "agreement to be... View More

If the vehicles were purchased during your marriage, they are community property. In your divorce proceedings, you can ask the court for temporary orders awarding you the exclusive use and possession of the vehicles, ordering your spouse to maintain or obtain insurance on the vehicles, ordering... View More

Yes, a lawyer can review the opinion and let you know if he thinks, in his professional opinion, the outcome was justifiable.

No, you cannot seek compensation in Texas for the death of your father more than two years after your father's death. In a wrongful death case, the cause of... View More