My ex-husband and I share 50/50 custody of our 12 and 13 year old sons. The 13 year old has been living with his father during the school since 2021 and the 12 year old has lived with me full time, still maintaining the every other weekend agreement. While this agreement does not pose an immediate... Read more »

answered on Jun 27, 2022
If you wish to change any Texas court order, you must file a Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship and set it for a hearing before the Court of exclusive jurisdiction.
You should read your current court order thoroughly because it is unclear from your post if there is a geographic... Read more »
I have been very careful to avoid having our living situation qualify as a common law marriage under Texas law. I did designate my live-in friend as my domestic partner for health insurance purposes when I was working, but there was never a formal agreement of any kind. I own 100% of the house we... Read more »

answered on Jun 26, 2022
You need to have a Will and be specific . Show her the will and explain to her your wishes,
We've lived together 10 years. We are in our 60's and both own a lifetimes worth of assets. Additionally, our philosophies regarding finance handling are radically different. We laugh about our differences.
We love each other and want to make it official by marrying but neither... Read more »
EXAMPLE:
The court ordered you to pay $2000 almost 2 years ago. According to the rules of civil procedure if you don’t pay within 10 days of when you were ordered the court can strike your pleadings. You have paid a total of $50 leaving an outstanding deposit balance of $1950. If that... Read more »

answered on Jun 26, 2022
I doubt the court will strike your pleadings but you need to pay or settle the case,
My 3yr old child’s dad hasn’t seen, talked or supported her in almost 2 years. And his mom is the type to fight me in court to get visitation rights for her. Bc i don’t feel comfortable with her taking my child 5hrs away without me there, and she knows this but still keeps pushing about.

answered on Jun 26, 2022
Texas grandparent rights are very limited. I doubt she could prevail in court. Her son could get visitation and the grandparent could see the child on his time
My son's mother is trying to take me to court to invoke rules on where I can take my son and who I can take him around. She's using her mom's health as a reason for this due to her MS. Her mom is a caretaker of Logan when he's not in my custody/when she's at work. Thank you!

answered on Jun 26, 2022
Your son's mom can get a court order but she can't keep you taking your son around family unless there is a danger
Separation is not legal and against my will. What would be the consequences on the day of oat ceremony? Also, I have a 6 months old daughter for whom I am providing adequate support. I do not want to proceed with filing divorce yet. But the more I wait, I will lose my chances of primary custody.... Read more »

answered on Jun 24, 2022
In your situation, since you are soon to get sworn in as a US citizen, the fact that your wife has separated from you would not be of any consequence at this time. As long as you are still legally married, which it sounds like you are, you should be good to go for your naturalization. USCIS has... Read more »
I was just wanting to know what could be the outcome of both situations. Since I was recently charged with filing a false report does that mean the charges against the other person will be dismissed?

answered on Jun 22, 2022
The prosecutor is not REQUIRED to drop the charges against the other person but it would be foolish not to drop them unless your retraction did not cover all of the criminal behavior alleged against the other person. For example, if your retraction statement said "he threatened to chop me up... Read more »
I was just wanting to know what could be the outcome of both situations. Since I was recently charged with filing a false report does that mean the charges against the other person will be dismissed?

answered on Jun 21, 2022
You have put yourself in a tight spot.
Do not talk to anymore police! Get a lawyer and say no more. If you can't afford a lawyer, the court will appoint you one.
Godd luck!
my father just died i had to pay all the funeral but my half sister and her oldest sister were given an estate of my child home my mother gave me after she past 12yr ago and i have the first deed when they purchesed it ,after she past my dad was pretty much homless so i let him stay with me and... Read more »

answered on Jun 21, 2022
You need to act fast. You should go get a copy of the Estate Paperwork, etc. They may have been required to serve you, and didn't, or created some other legal issue. However, if you do not get it all straight, you may lose anything you should have received. It sounds like you had at least 1/2... Read more »
My cousin and I are related biologically, but adopted into different families. She has given up rights to her child and I have filed for adoption. I have finished my home studies and i have court next week but now CPS is telling me that the paperwork will need to be changed to "Other eligible... Read more »

answered on Jun 21, 2022
If they are still letting you adopt don't worry about what they refer to you
I have been given guardianship of my grandchild, and I need a copy of the voluntary parental relinquishment sent by the possible father. How would I go about getting one?

answered on Jun 19, 2022
If it has been filed with the court go to the clerks office and they can give you a copy,
There is no paternity agreement. No DNA. Nothing saying he is her father. He has history of abusetowards me when i was preg.

answered on Jun 19, 2022
You need to file a suit in court and establish child support.visitatiion and custody.
My 8 year old son was talking to his mom who lives in another state and said he misses her and wanted to come back home even though it is my time with him. She said she is coming to pick him up because he has that right to come home when he wants to. I know I have rights to parenting time with... Read more »

answered on Jun 16, 2022
If it is court ordered visitation she can not get him on your time
If spouse A is making financial decisions that are detrimental to the household and refuses to listen and continues to do things that financially put the family (2 adults and 4 children 18 & younger) at risk, is there a way for spouse B to legally disallow them access to financial institutions?... Read more »
My mother gave me a POA about 11 years ago pre-dementia. She recently moved in with my brother. My brother got her to sign a POA recently at the time of her signing she has severe dementia. I have a signed statement from her doctor stating that fact and also stating that she does not have the... Read more »

answered on Jun 13, 2022
Yours is valid if she was in sound mind and at the time she signed your brothers she was not in sound mind. Retain a lawyer and void your brothers power of attorney
I know there is a hearing scheduled because I have been watching the court register of action but I have not been notified by opposing counsel of the hearing
She had a will made legal will and she pasted away and left me her house and all her antiques I hired a lawyer and he charging me 1800.00 to change the deed to mine name but he's taking forever I just want secure that the house is mine. Please advise me what to do . I am in San Antonio... Read more »

answered on Jun 10, 2022
The fee he charged is reasonable . It takes time to transfer
I have tried to file, but the clerk says i can't file without Judge's signature on that particular form. I can't find a request for continuance form that doesn't include the Notice of Hearing. (It is objected to by opposing party.)

answered on Jun 9, 2022
You may not be able to find the document you are looking for through self help forms.
However, why do you need a continuance? Is this the first time you've requested a continuance? How long have you known about the upcoming court date? These are all questions the Judge/Court will... Read more »
My husband is his only biological child
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