If you were to file for divorce, you could ask for temporary spousal support to help pay bills similar to what is going on now. I am not sure how long you have been married, so I am not sure if spousal maintenance after the divorce is on the table. If you have been married longer than 10 years,... View More

Some attorneys will review the paperwork for an hourly fee. However, that would only be worth it if you agreed to the terms. If you do not agree to the terms, you would have to take your case before a judge to decide. That will cost substantially more money.

Even though you are married, you can file what is called a Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR), without filing for divorce. In that suit, the court can order visitation as well as child support and decision-making rights. If you do not have the funds for this, you can ask the... View More

As my colleague advises, if she was served with a lawsuit, she should consult with an attorney. She should also request from the carrier its position on its coverage of the accident. Different carriers might treat the situation you describe differently, depending on their policy and exclusions. But... View More

Addendum - This is not meant to come off as "lecturing." I hope you come through the claim okay. But in the future, avoid this type of arrangement for insuring a vehicle. It is needlessly complicated. You know this too probably, and you were likely in a situation of needing a car but... View More

If your lease is up and you have not vacated your apartment but are current on your rent, your landlord must give you thirty days notice before evicting you.

Your landlord can take the position that they will not renew your lease or allow you to holdover unless you agree to its new... View More

Federal law prohibits the production, distribution, reception, and possession of an image of child pornography using or affecting any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce. Federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on whether you are independent or you are employed by a trucking company. If you are employed by a trucking company, there should be a commercial policy with enough excess to cover a PD claim - and bodily... View More

Generally SELF-storage companies are not liable for any loss or damage to property stored by their customers in the customer's self-storage units simply by virtue of the relationship. A self-storage company can be liable if the customer can prove the company either intentionally or... View More

A typo does not necessarily invalidate a warrant. Generally speaking, you cannot sue police for stopping you and arresting you for DWI even if you are ultimately found not guilty. Theoretically, you could sue if you can show the officer knew you from outside of his occupation as a police officer... View More

Defamation has a one year statute of limitations. The discovery rule likely applies meaning that the time does not begin to run until you discovered, or a reasonable person would have discovered, facts giving rise to your claim, but it is not necessary that you discover every piece of evidence. A... View More

Because court documents are electronically filed, you should probably just edit the source document before submitting it electronically for filing. You may encounter difficulty with the court clerks trying to file a paper petition with liquid paper or tape on it.

Additional information is required in order to properly answer this question. Is this a residential or commercial property? Is the lease a ground lease? Did the landlord consent to the work you performed? What is the status of tenant's leasehold interest in the property? Is the tenant... View More

Coercion requires evidence of the use of force, or threatened use of force. For example, the classic example of coercion is holding a gun to someone's head and saying: "Sign this or I will shoot."

Being "distraught" and someone using your "situation"... View More

There are several defenses available to counties and other state-affiliated parties that require the experience and abilities of a seasoned trial attorney with a lot of specific past experience in this particular niche area of law. S. Lee Merritt is one of the very best civil rights attorneys,... View More

If you refuse to sign it and your employer fires you, you will have an argument with the TWC as to whether your were fired "for cause." Your position would be that you refused to sign it because it isn't true.

On the other hand, if you sign it and your employer fires you,... View More

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, Texas becomes the "home state" of the child once the child has resided in Texas for six months. If your child has resided in Texas for at lease six months, you can simply file a motion to modify in a district court with family law... View More

Because you are an at will employee, your boss cannot force you to change from a hybrid to an in-person position. All he can do is ask. If an agreement is not reached on whether moving forward you will be working hybrid or in-person, either you or your employer can terminate your employment... View More

You can so "no" and refuse to "sign off" on the repairs. You can tell the builder in writing that you are prepared to close on the agreed date but that you do not accept the repairs as having been completed in a good and workmanlike manner and that you are not waiving any right... View More

If you believe the settlement being offered isn't enough, you should hire a personal injury attorney in or near the county where you rented the car or where the fire occurred. Many such attorneys accept cases of this nature on a contingency fee (1/3 or 40% is common depending on the amount of... View More