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For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Texas, the need to register a separate Doing Business As (DBA) for variations of your business name depends on how you intend to operate these entities. If "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse" are operating as distinct... View More 
For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In Texas, if you are operating multiple businesses under variations of the same base name, such as "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse," you may not necessarily need to register each one as a separate Doing Business As (DBA) entity, especially if they are operated as... View More
I am 18 years old, still a dependent of my parents, have no criminal record and simply want to have a separate identity from my family and my dead name.
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
Yes, it is possible to change your first, middle, and last name, as well as your gender marker, in Texas, even if you are 18 years old and a dependent of your parents. The process involves legal steps and may require court approval for name changes. Here's what you can consider:
Name... View More
She is in a nursing home with dementia and schizophrenia. She can't care for herself but we haven't had a court declare her incompetent due to funds. The nursing home is allowing her to call a lawyer to sue us and them for not releasing her. When she was on her own she didn't eat... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
Dealing with a situation involving a family member with dementia and schizophrenia can be challenging, especially when legal concerns arise. Here are some steps you can consider:
1. Seek Legal Advice: It's important to consult with an attorney who specializes in elder law or... View More
My son was suspended for a argument that led up to 30days alternative and the school report him to be a violation of bullying. After the 30 days a harassment charge was filed and he was given 45 more days because they said he was threatening on the day that was to be his last day of... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
When you believe that a school district's disciplinary decision for your child is wrong, there are steps you can take to seek a review of the decision. The specific process may vary depending on the school district's policies and the state's educational regulations.... View More
I even had to move a town over because of the slander.
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If someone is spreading false and damaging information about you, such as falsely claiming that you have HIV, it could constitute slander, which is a form of defamation. Defamation occurs when false statements are made about an individual that harm their reputation. To address this situation, you... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If you have applied for an extension of your B2 visa and it is currently in process, you should wait for the decision on your extension before submitting an alien petition Form I-130. It's important to maintain lawful status during your stay in the United States, and filing an I-130 petition... View More
Denied my insurance claim on December 21st I was in car accident to make a long story. They wanted me to pay $2000 that put me homeless. I have no money right now. And the work that we needed to be done on my car. Hamp it on the side that the action is happening. And a refuse that 9 to 2 times... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
I'm sorry for the ordeal resulting from your accident. You could look into whether it's possible to line up a free initial consult. Your brief post doesn't mention injuries. Whether your matter involves property damages only, or property damages and bodily injury, that could make a... View More
Denied my insurance claim on December 21st I was in car accident to make a long story. They wanted me to pay $2000 that put me homeless. I have no money right now. And the work that we needed to be done on my car. Hamp it on the side that the action is happening. And a refuse that 9 to 2 times... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2024
Our justice of the peace courts have jurisdiction over small claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000. The principal advantage of small claims court is that you do not need an attorney to file a lawsuit. Since you "have no money right now," this is probably your... View More
In court through the AIG, we agreed to claim every other year. But he was supposed to keep the child so I didn't pay for daycare. I keep child on his days while he works and pay for daycare 2 days a week. If child is sick I keep the child. If his other child is sick I have to keep our child. I... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Texas, as in other states, the agreement to claim a child on taxes alternating years is a common arrangement. However, the requirement to split the tax return or any refund with the other parent is not automatically implied by this agreement and typically must be specified in your custody or... View More
In court through the AIG, we agreed to claim every other year. But he was supposed to keep the child so I didn't pay for daycare. I keep child on his days while he works and pay for daycare 2 days a week. If child is sick I keep the child. If his other child is sick I have to keep our child. I... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2024
Unless and until modified by a court order, you should continue to follow the prior agreed order that you each claim the child every other year.
The facts you have stated in your question may be relevant in a suit to modify the prior agreed order. But until a judge signs a new order,... View More
My child's former psychologist testified as a retained expert witness for my ex in a modification case finalized 08/22. I discovered recently that the psychologist filed for her own divorce a week after receiving retainer from my ex to be expert witness.
Additionally, Psychologist had... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2024
I don't think that the psychologist's own divorce proceeding is relevant or creates a conflict of interest. I don't think the psychologist had a duty to disclose that information during litigation. Barring truly unusual circumstances, I think any mention or evidence concerning the... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
You should be able to press charges if your son was assaulted. However, who you deal with at the police department will be important.
Did police get called to the scene immediately after the event? How badly was he injured? Did he go to the hospital?
The police are supposed to... View More
Duing my second pregnancy, I brought my concerns to multiple OBGYN's about pain and other symptoms, and even specified what I was experiencing did not feel normal, but kept getting told the second pregnancy feels different and it's worse for me because I didn't wait at least a year... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Unfortunately, it could be difficult for any attorney here to meaningfully answer your question. One option would be to reach out to attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult. Law firms that handle such cases extend that courtesy, and some firms make... View More
Duing my second pregnancy, I brought my concerns to multiple OBGYN's about pain and other symptoms, and even specified what I was experiencing did not feel normal, but kept getting told the second pregnancy feels different and it's worse for me because I didn't wait at least a year... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
It may be malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of the injuries may affect the viability... View More
I inherited it from my father who was his stepfather. I was not in a good mental state at all when I decided to just give it to him as living in the home was too hard and overwhelming for me. That piece of paper is the only thing I ever signed regarding the ownership of the home. My brother has... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
It depends on the piece of paper and what it says. It may also depend on whether you can prove you were mentally incapacitated. Being "emotional," or "sad," or "overwhelmed" may not be sufficient to prove you lacked the mental capacity to transfer ownership of the... View More
I got further information regarding my approved uscis case. It was sent to the NVC department and it seems I'm missing next steps. I never received my NVC welcome letter so I do not have my Invoice ID number to enter the portal. What can I do?
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
If you haven't received your National Visa Center (NVC) Welcome Letter, the first step is to check if the NVC has received your case from USCIS. You can do this by contacting the NVC directly. The NVC contact information is available on the official website of the U.S. Department of State -... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
Was this DWI filed in Harris County, Texas? In Harris County, when you are arrested for suspicion of DWI, the Police Officer gets on his cell phone and calls the DA's (District Attorney's) office, and lays out the facts of the case. The DA then either accepts or rejects the charges. If... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
If you have been charged, as indicated in your question, you should have by now received a court date for your announcement. For a misdemeanor DWI, this typically occurs within 4-6 weeks of your arrest.
A misdemeanor DWI would be charged by information, not by indictment. It can take... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
1. There must be an agreement between the parties to be married;
2. After the agreement, the parties must live together in Texas as spouses; and
3. The parties must represent to others in Texas that they are married.
Alternatively, the parties may file a written... View More
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