I live in Texas and me and my wife are separated but not divorced she still had all my property at her house I had a detective called me and told me that if I show up there I will be arrested for criminal trespassing can I legally do this even though she’s in possession of all my clothes and... Read more »
You can be arrested and charged with any offense that the detective believes you committed. If that happens, a proper defense will be stressful and expensive. You would be wise to spend your time and money on a divorce attorney to get access to your stuff in a manner approved by the court rather... Read more »
After fighting for jurisdiction of our divorce, and the courts closing down last year for coronavirus, my ex has has been uncooperative with my attorney in order to get our divorce before a judge and finalized. We’re currently headed to mediation. However, I just found out that he “remarried... Read more »
You should contact an attorney but generally speaking bigamy is actually a criminal offense under Texas law, although a defendant can escape conviction if they reasonably believed they were not already married when they entered their second marriage.
Texas, as a state, recognizes common law marriage.
There are elements you need to be aware of in order to have a valid common law marriage however
When a lawyer files a subpoena with the court, opposing counsel will be alerted.
Trial by ambush is long gone!
you should contact an attorney asap.
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The owner of the house we just signed a lease/paid deposit for was working with a property management company but has fired them for his own reasons. They still have the property listed for rent, the lockbox hasn't been removed, and we want to make sure we're covered. We have a lease... Read more »
If you have a lease signed by the home owner, you are in good shape. On the first day of the lease, you need to be there and occupy the house. That will solidify your tenancy. I would talk to the owner to confirm your move-in date. The fact that you paid the deposit puts you in good shape legally.... Read more »
Because of the importance of this task, your best course of action is to retain an attorney.
Texas, as a state, recognizes common law marriage.
There are elements you need to be aware of in order to have a valid common law marriage however.
My ex wife, who is the custodial parent wants to get braces for our daughter. I've told her multiple times I am not in a position to pay for them at this time but she is trying to push it through anyways and make me pay for half. Is she able to essentially force me to pay for them even if the... Read more »
There is something called medical support in Texas.
Under Texas Family Code 154.064, the law requires the parent who is paying child support also normally provide medical coverage for the child through his or her health insurance at a reasonable cost. However, this cost is not to exceed... Read more »
you need to retain an attorney asap.
there are a lot of facts and moving pieces at play.
She needs to retain an attorney asap
Can I file for PO in the pending child support for enforcement by contempt case?
Do I need to serve personally.?
Bcoz my ex is evading services. When filed as seperate case, judge dismissed for not able to serve him
Need a bit more information, but regardless your best option here to get an answer is to consult with an attorney not on this forum.
How to enforce or compel the texas subpoena that was served according to § 24-13-112 . Should I file compel in TX or GA?
Should I motion to compel in GA along woth motion to transfer to texas court? Bcoz case is pending in Texas court.
If the case is pending in Texas, then presumably there's no case in Georgia in which to file a motion to compel.
No, having custody custody of a child is not the same as adoption.
I do not have guardianship or POA. The visit will be for a few months. I am worried about a financial eldery abuse with my step brother if we stay in her home state.
Assuming your mother is competent and is going with you willingly, neither a guardianship nor a power of attorney is required. If you want to handle her financial affairs, she must be competent and sign a power of attorney allowing that.
She lives in Lubbock TX and I live in Austin TX .
She can either execute a new POA for you (which may have different provisions than what she put on the one she gave to your father), or she can sign a new POA with both of you.
I am trying to serve Texas Temporary Exparte Protective Order and notice of hearing in GA through sherif dept. But can't find Defendant. What's next step?
Can I ask judge for eservice to defendant? At his email address?
Texas Family Code 82.043(c) has your answer.
I have been married to my stepdaughter's mother for 5 years. My stepdaughter has lived with her mom, myself, and her younger half-sister (my bio-daughter) that entire time. Her bio dad lives 1300 miles away and sees her 2 times a year, however, he does facetime 3-4 times a week. My... Read more »
There is a presumption that biological parents have a superior right to their children over anyone else. You would have to file for custody and show the court why it is in the best interest of the child that the court ignore that presumption in favor of you.
Hi, I am in texas and I want my brother to act of my behalf in my childsupport and alimony cases in court. I am so tired of the defendant s threats and harassments.
I donot want to see his face during hearings anymore or talk. I want my brother to act and attends court hearings on my... Read more »
I suppose you could do this, but it's unlikely that having someone else act for you would end any "threats and harassments" by the other side. In addition, there will likely be times when your personal presence is required - such as for testimony. Your absence even at other times is... Read more »
His mother has had her rights taken away and social services is trying to demand I go back to mn and leave my job and home everything basically in order to fight for my son who they are trying to have adopted I only found out 1 1/2 ago
You need to talk to a family lawyer in MN. While it will likely be necessary for you to appear at a hearing, it should not be necessary to move.
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