Addendum - a minute ago, I should have mentioned - these types of cases can involve notice of claim requirements. In other words, they can require filing certain notices (where applicable) to initiate and validate the claim. Nationwide, these deadlines can be short (in the order of days). That is... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's unlikely on a contingency basis. You may get firms to handle it hourly. But that's only an individual opinion. The only way to find out is to reach out to law firms to ask. Good luck

It would be unusual for a court to approve an agreed decree that provides giving up any rights to his retirement is expressly conditioned on him never seeking child support from you. Usually, the parties’ division of their marital estate is independent of any agreement involving child support... View More

If you receive a 1099, you are not an employee but an independent contractor. As such, you control the manner, means, methods, and details of your work and set your own policies and procedures. Your relationship with any company that hires you is governed strictly by the terms of your contract... View More

Yes, you have a valid small claims case. You should ask for either specific performance (i.e. give me the dog's registration papers) or the difference in value between an AKC registered dog (which most likely is the price you paid) and the value of an unregistered dog of the same breed (which... View More

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answered on Aug 23, 2023

This question is not specific enough for a yes or no answer but I would offer that you could not have been married to the girlfriend while still married to the ex wife. (I would be interested to know if you received the property in your divorce from her?) So even if a court found common law... View More

Under the Texas Family Code, an informal or “common law” marriage may be proved with evidence that:

a declaration of marriage has been signed; or the parties:

agreed to be married, and

after the agreement they cohabitated (lived) together, in Texas, as a married couple,... View More

Alright, considering what you've shared and the nuances of the Texas Family Code, here's some general information:

Legally Married vs. Common-Law: If you were legally married to your ex when you began your relationship with your new girlfriend, then you couldn't have... View More

The eviction involves landlord-tenant law. The matter of ownership involves probate law. Good luck

It squarely falls within eviction law from your perspective. You definitely need your mom and aunt to appear in court to show they inherited the house from your grandparents and to state you have permission to live there. Your grandmother’s probate record ought to clearly establish who... View More

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answered on Jul 29, 2023

Your only real move is to sue the seller. This can be successful if you have good paperwork showing that the seller was aware of the problem and then asserted that he fixed the problem. There is more to a lawsuit than that, but that is the bare minimum you will need for proof.

See a good... View More

Yes, you can file a wage claim with the Texas Workforce Commission for your unpaid wages. You may also be able to file a claim for unemployment compensation depending on the terms and circumstances of your employment. If, for some reason, you did not receive a Form W-2 or Form 1099 from your... View More

Assuming the cost of repair was $20,000 or less, you probably have a decent case for small claims court.

You might also wish to contact the manufacturer of the unit regarding your 10-year warranty. Manufacturers generally take a dim view of authorized dealers who refuse to provide... View More

A case proceeds whether an attorney’s withdrawal is granted or not. In most instances, the court will not grant a request for withdrawal that will cause a delay.

An attorney must take reasonable steps to avoid prejudicing his client upon withdrawal. What that entails depends upon the... View More

An email can be effectively used to transmit a Stowers demand to an opposing party’s insurance company.

The benefit of certified mail is you have clear documentation of delivery.

But you can also request a delivery or read receipt to an email. And often, the recipient will send... View More

Judgments can be good for 20 years and you earn a good rate of interest on them. You should go to small claims to get a judgment against her for "conversion" of your personal property to her private use (selling for money). This is a wrongful interference with your ownership rights.... View More

You can always ask for a refund. You may be able to successfully sue the therapist in JP court for the $500. But it's only $500.

If it was me, I would write a letter requesting a refund. I would enclose a copy of a screenshot from the therapist's website where in advertises... View More

You can ask for whatever amount you like. Awards of damages for mental anguish vary depending upon the facts and circumstances presented by the evidence to the jury.

A decent rule of thumb for settlement purposes is no more than 1.5x the amount of your medical expenses for whatever bodily... View More

Most vehicle owners maintain a type of coverage called comprehensive coverage to insure their vehicle against things like theft and vandalism.

This is particularly useful when the perpetrators of theft or vandalism are unknown.

Since a repair shop or parking garage or shopping... View More

Texas does not allow a direct action against another driver’s insurance company. Sue the other driver directly. The other driver can then demand that his insurance company defend him and indemnify him from any judgment.

Our JP courts have jurisdiction up to $20,000. If the damage to... View More