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WE DO NOT HAVE KIDS TOGETHER. JUST NEED TO FILE
answered on Apr 30, 2024
In Texas, residency requirements for divorce cases are governed by Texas Family Code Section 6.301. According to this statute, either party involved in the divorce proceedings can establish residency in Texas, allowing the divorce case to be legally filed in a Texas Court.
Specifically,... View More
told the judge that i signed the divorce decree which i didn't and my ex wife got all three houses and all of her military retirement. We continue to live together for another year and one day she just put me out on the streets. I want to file a motion for a new trial or a motion for a modify... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
The deadline to file a motion for new trial is 30 days from the date the divorce decree was signed. If you did not receive notice that the decree was signed, that deadline can be extended up to 120 days from the date the decree was signed, depending on when you first learned that a decree was... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
It depends on that facts and circumstances whether the person had a duty to treat the other person's social security information as private. An employer or healthcare provider has a duty to keep such information private and cannot email that information to another other than for a permitted... View More
answered on May 12, 2024
Emailing someone's Social Security number without their permission may be illegal under various state and federal laws. Here are a few potential legal issues:
1. Identity theft: If the person emailing the SSN does so with the intent to commit identity theft or fraud, they could face... View More
I finally got an address for the dad that’s been absent for a year can I file in his state or is it better to file in Texas? If so what do I file to keep my child and I safe from domestic violence on my end.
answered on Apr 30, 2024
Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, the state which is the "home state" of the child has jurisdiction over any court proceeding to establish paternity or conservatorship and possession of the child. A child's "home state" is the state where the child has... View More
My name is very unique. I can't look me up anymore. Credit bureaus can't verify me. When I try to look my name up it is now under my parents name as an alias and only shows my 2 siblings.
answered on May 1, 2024
If a company is using your unique name on their product, and it's causing significant problems for you, there are several steps you can take. First, consider reaching out to the company directly to express your concerns and the specific issues their use of your name is causing. A respectful... View More
My name is very unique. I can't look me up anymore. Credit bureaus can't verify me. When I try to look my name up it is now under my parents name as an alias and only shows my 2 siblings.
answered on Apr 30, 2024
Under trademark law, no one can register a trademark with a person's surname (i.e., last name). Companies can still use a name as a trademark/brand and simply not apply for federal or state trademark registration. If a first name is unique, then it might fall under the trademark category... View More
My step dad brother is trying to sell the property. He has open a probate case and has been assigned Temporary Administrator
answered on Apr 29, 2024
The temporary administrator can handle the eviction if the court granted that authority in their order. There are many other questions that remain to answer this properly. Do you have an ownership interest in the property? If you are an heir with an ownership interest the administrator may need... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
Yes, you can potentially redeem your repossessed vehicle by filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This process allows you to reorganize your debts and can include a plan to catch up on past due payments for items like your car. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you propose a repayment plan to make... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2024
In large part, the Bankruptcy Code accommodates applicable State law with respect to whatever property rights have been created as of the bankruptcy filing date.
So your first stop is your written agreement with dealer/lender with whom you have had a car loan. If you have a right to... View More
The lawyer who handled my divorce did not do anything I asked and she promised, she behaved unethically and lied to me. Please, can you provide me with the names of divorce malpractice lawyers in Texas?
answered on Apr 29, 2024
If your divorce lawyer's conduct fell below the standard of care and caused you to sustain damages, you can sue her for legal malpractice. How strong your case is depends on the particular facts and circumstances, the nature of your damages, and the likelihood you would have prevailed on the... View More
They are willing to sign quit claim or whatever necessary. Is there a work around to this or is it possible? We have separate accounts. I want to buy the home and apply for grants/assistance without his income, debt, or any involvement. He wants to claim to the home.
answered on Apr 29, 2024
Your husband's willingness to sign a quit claim deed is not the ideal solution. Instead, you and your husband should enter into a partition and exchange agreement confirming that the home you are purchasing is and will remain your sole and separate property and waiving all rights to... View More
I received injury settlement can my creditors take from my account from these monies?
Also do I have to pay tax on the settlement?
answered on Apr 27, 2024
The answer to your questions depends on the specific circumstances of your case and the laws of your jurisdiction. However, here are some general considerations:
1. Creditor claims on settlement funds:
In many cases, settlement funds from a personal injury claim are protected from... View More
I received injury settlement can my creditors take from my account from these monies?
Also do I have to pay tax on the settlement?
answered on May 2, 2024
It could depend on who the creditors represent. In terms of taxes, pain and suffering are generally not taxed. The other damages could be treated differently. This is something your attorney, or a tax attorney should advise on after seeing the breakdown of the types of damages your case involves.... View More
Day for example they have called 21 times in 13 days
answered on Apr 26, 2024
Under Texas law:
(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass another, the person:
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(4) causes the telephone of another to ring repeatedly or makes repeated telephone communications anonymously or in a manner... View More
My husband and I bought a house in 2022, we bought it while in a different state so we never saw it in person. They needed to fix the foundation before the sale could go through and when they did it caused a lot of damage to the house, plumbing was detached and ruined, the chimney detached and... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2024
Assuming your Lender is not the same person or entity as the Seller, your best strategy to avoid harming your credit is to sell the house "as-is" to an investor and pay off the mortgage. Given the problems you describe, you will likely lose much of your equity and may even have to pony... View More
I might have a case for this but I wanna make sure...
answered on Apr 26, 2024
In order to get procedures from a credit reporting agency, you'll likely need to sue them and ask for the procedures in discovery. They will likely only hand them over under a protective order. I would contact a consumer protection attorney that is familiar with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Would this be an issue or would this be considered a different enough business to be allowed.
answered on Apr 25, 2024
The issue of whether your baseball facility can use the name "X" when there is already a softball facility named "X Softball" depends on several factors. Here are a few considerations:
1. Trademark: If "X Softball" has a registered trademark for their name,... View More
Coerced into signing a plea deal because if not the lawyer said would get death penalty if didn't but no evidence was found no DNA no video no nothing how can one go about trying to get justice for a loved one?
answered on Apr 25, 2024
You can file a writ of habeas corpus and will have to prove coercion. Be aware that coercion is NOT recommending that a defendant accept a plea deal because, if not, he will likely receive the death penalty. Coercion IS pointing a gun at a defendant and telling him to sign the plea deal or you... View More
Coerced into signing a plea deal because if not the lawyer said would get death penalty if didn't but no evidence was found no DNA no video no nothing how can one go about trying to get justice for a loved one?
answered on Apr 29, 2024
You can file a Writ but they are difficult to win. I am sure that there is evidence . There had to be witnesses that were going to testify. They don't have to have DNA or a video to find someone guilty .
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