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He states the vehicle title is lost. Sends picture of original title in his possession. Refuse to act to obtain a certified copy of the original and send it to me. I start the long process of need to get a Lien Release from the bank, a certified copy of Divorce Decree, apply for certified copy of... View More 
answered on Feb 5, 2024
It would have been quicker and easier to simply have had your ex-husband sign a power of attorney to transfer motor vehicle title on the form provided by the DMV. This is routinely how title transfers due to divorce proceedings are accomplished. A typical divorce decree would have required this... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Many family law attorneys handle adoption cases. Assuming your grandson's parents are dead, an adoption proceeding should be relatively simple. If either parent is still living, it becomes a little more complicated if the living parent(s) is agreeable to the adoption. If there is one or... View More
I have been paying monthly for 8 months in the motels laws of Texas it states that after 30 days you are conceder a tenant and must be evicted
answered on Feb 5, 2024
The answer to your question depends on whether you are a tenant or guest under your contract with the RV park. The question of whether RV occupants are tenants or guests is an important one and depends on the circumstances of the occupancy. In Texas, most RV parks operate like apartment complexes.... View More
i bought a phone from a friend (fresh hasnt been used before) and had got in trouble (im 18), she (my aunt who is my guardian) takes the phone and a couple days later deletes all my information and gives it to my cousin...is this legal? can i sue or call the police on her at all? because she wont... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
No, it is not legal for your aunt to confiscate property that you purchased and paid for with your own money, simply because you are 18 years old. Here are several reasons why:
1. You are legally an adult at 18 and have a right to own and protect your own property. Your aunt cannot treat... View More
i bought a phone from a friend (fresh hasnt been used before) and had got in trouble (im 18), she (my aunt who is my guardian) takes the phone and a couple days later deletes all my information and gives it to my cousin...is this legal? can i sue or call the police on her at all? because she wont... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
If you are 18 in Texas, property you bought typically belongs to you. However, when a person is not mentally competent, another competent adult can be appointed as the guardian of that person and their property. It is not unusual for a minor to have a guardian, but the guardianship ends when they... View More
Who has burdon of proof me or the city
answered on Feb 5, 2024
The plaintiff in any lawsuit will have the burden of proof. So it depends on whether you or the City is the plaintiff in any subsequent litigation.
Rights of way for existing or proposed roads may or may not be indicated on a deed itself. A typical Warranty Deed explicitly says:... View More
I am the appellee in a family accelarated appeal that my ex filed after a judgement for arrears was granted. Is it the appellant's attorney duty to notify me before I file my brief? Or should I file my brief regardless of notification?
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Assuming that you are referring to an appeal to the court of appeals (as opposed to a de novo appeal from an associate judge's ruling to the district court), your brief is due twenty days after the Appellant's attorney files the Brief of Appellant in the court of appeals. Tex. R. App. P.... View More
Mom and dad created a will before my mom passed away in 2021. My dad has recently remarried. How does this remarriage affect the will?
answered on Feb 5, 2024
The Will itself remains valid, but the new spouse may have widow's rights separate and apart from the Will. Also, any property acquired by the couple after the remarriage will be community property of the couple. Dad's Will can only dispose of his undivided one-half interest in such... View More
My deceased mothers property is just sitting there and I've been paying her back taxes. When she was alive she stated she wanted to leave one lot and the trailer that's sitting on it to me and the other one with a trailer to my niece. I have 2 brothers and one sister I don't think... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Yes. To get it in your name exclusively, or exactly as your mom stated, you can have papers drawn up, including an Affidavit of Heirship, and agreements between your two brothers and your sister. If they all agree, you can have the property transferred as you stated. If they will not agree, you... View More
Is that normal for them to list a victim unknown or is this a paperwork error that could result in dismissal?
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
There is a problem with a victim not being named. Sometimes, the name is a "Jane Doe" to protect the victim, but victim unknown is too vague to stand up to a motion to dismiss.
It does depend, whether or not, the written charges are by Indictment or by Information. By information... View More
I have a seizure disorder and Kerr County did not give me my seizure medication, I had several seizures there which were ignored. I had a seizure when I met the attorney and then again before I went before the judge. The Judge asked if I was ok because I was confused. He told the attorney to go... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Appealing a federal plea deal after it has been accepted by the court can be challenging, but there are circumstances under which it might be possible, particularly if you can demonstrate that your plea was not entered into knowingly and voluntarily. In your case, the medical issues you faced,... View More
Should it be for half of the amount since we were divorced at the time of his demise?
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
When you receive a 1099-C for a debt that was jointly held with a now-deceased individual, such as an ex-spouse, the situation can indeed become complex. Generally, the responsibility for the debt and the implications of the cancellation of debt income can vary based on several factors, including... View More
I briefly parked in a handicap spot in my apartment complex as I was transporting my disabled father who DOES have a handicap parking sticker and stopped at my apartment for him to use the restroom and get some stuff. I was there for like 10 minutes. When we came out I had a citation on my... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Houston, TX, parking in a handicap spot without the appropriate handicap parking sticker can result in a citation. However, given the circumstances you've described, you have a valid argument to contest the ticket. Your father's handicap parking sticker is registered to his car, not... View More
They also put me down as selling on school property
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
We are talking "honey", "budder" - the vape cartridges that contains Delta 8,9, or 10 ? I'm not sure what your schools policy is if you are caught with a vape that contains one of these oils. If it turns out to be Delta 9 they could charge you with possession of marijuana... View More
Wrote a book on a topic very relevant to the company where I work. My personal connections made it possible. Roughly half of the time spent on the project was my own personal time, and I've spent a couple thousand dollars on the project that have not been reimbursed. I have kept good written... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Given your situation, where the work was done partially on your own time and without a specific contract addressing intellectual property rights, you might indeed have leverage in negotiating royalties for your book. The key factors in your favor are the lack of a clear intellectual property... View More
Currently he works remote in the UK but is leaving his job, and I work full time in the USA and my job is the higher earner. We have been together for a long time LDR and occasional visits with ETSA, and we are ready to live together and start our futures. My company is international, however I was... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Given your situation and intentions, the K-1 visa, commonly referred to as the fiancé(e) visa, might indeed be the most appropriate route for your boyfriend to temporarily stay in the U.S. before you get married. The K-1 visa allows the fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States for a... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Texas, there are very few things that can be expunged from your record. You must have won your trial, got your case dismissed in court, or had a deferred adjudication, that you completed, and had a judgment of no conviction.
If your case had one of the above results, you can only get an... View More
We do not live in Puerto Rico. I have traveled to PR 4 times in order to get the house ready for sale and also initiated and paid for all documents required starting with the “Declaratoria de Herederos”, appraisal, cleaning and other services to keep the house in good shape. Inclusive paying... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If the property is being sold through an Estate that is in court, allthe expenses to manage the property and in preparation for it's sale, can and should be accounted, and figured into the distribution to heirs.
If you do not have an attorney on the Estate case, you should get... View More
I was told to do an SR-88 but how can I lower the payment? It's also accruing interest which to me is ridiculous! I need suggestions. TIA
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
To address a suspended license due to a lien and prevent it from affecting your ability to obtain a driver's license in another state, it's crucial to directly engage with the agency or court that issued the lien. They can provide specific guidance on your situation and the steps needed... View More
I was told to do an SR-88 but how can I lower the payment? It's also accruing interest which to me is ridiculous! I need suggestions. TIA
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
To address a suspended license due to a lien, you'll typically need to satisfy the underlying debt or resolve the issue causing the suspension. Initiating an SR-88 form, also known as a Petition for Reinstatement of Driver's License, is a common step in this process. This form allows you... View More
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