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If I am held in contempt and ordered to 180 days in jail on paper when I have my next hearing can that order be changed? I feel behind on child support and was held in contempt today. My next hearing is in 3 months and on paper it says that day I will start my sentence, my lawyer however told me to... View More 
answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes. Your lawyer is correct. You need to pay the child support and get a job asap.
I am a landlord in Dallas, Texas. I had a tenant under 18 months lease agreement starting November 1st 2023 to May 1st 2024. The tenant paid $7500 cash before moving in. $7500 included first and last month rent (rent was $3500 per month) and $500 security deposit. He did an early termination from... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
Since the amount involved is under $20,000, you should file a small claims case against him in the JP court for the precinct where the property is located.
I have a plan with Verizon and my sister is on my account. She hasn’t paid her portion of the bill in a few months, so I have been paying so the service won’t be disconnected. We are both still paying off our phones, it’s about $700 left to pay off per phone. Ive suspended her line but she... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
After paying Verizon, you can sue your sister for the money she owes you in small claims court.
She owes me money for her movers that I paid for and said she would pay me back. Money loaned to pay her employees when she couldn’t, and when we moved in together she agreed to pay for half the utilities, but always said she didn’t have the money and would pay me at a later date.
She... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
An engagement ring is usually considered a gift, so you are not entitled to the ring back. As for the other items she owes you for, our justice of the peace courts have jurisdiction over small claims up to $20,000.
My partner and I share 50/50 of a business we just started. We are mere weeks away from our first sale and now his wife wants 4% ownership of the company, which they both expect me to give up 2% to her because she came up with the idea. In the beginning she said she didn't want to be an owner,... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. But this may be a difficult question for any attorney to answer in the brief format of this Q & A forum. If you reached out to attorneys, it's likely that instead of a quick yes or no answer, law firms would... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
It is highly unlikely any such lawsuit would be successful.
Can A WOP be Requested years after Judgment that states shall have writ of possession and restitution and other methods in order to in force this decree. Im wanting to know if the judgment runs with however long the land is owned by the individual or there heirs and could be used to remove subject... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
A writ of possession may not be issued more than 60 days after a judgment for possession is signed, and may not be executed more than 90 days after a judgment for possession is signed. TRCP 510.8(d)
Trial should have started in Judge Godny's court early February
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Go to the district clerk office in the county the trial was held and they can pull the case for you.
from the OAG website, but I cannot find this application
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Go to the law library and they can assist you in obtaining the form. You may want to retain a lawyer because the motion is complicated.
answered on Feb 13, 2024
When property is leased to two individuals, each individual has the right to possession of the premises and can independently allow guests to enter and remain on the premises as long as doing so does not violate an express term of the lease.
We are in a dependent administration due to my youngest sister didn't want to participate in a independent administration. The only thing that in probate is a injury settlement check from my mother after she passed away in 2021. My probate lawyer has received all the money from the injury... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2024
No. It is most likely the probate attorney and his staff are busy on another matter with either a deadline or a higher priority.
Temp order for custody/child support arrangement. 7 Days with mom then 7 days with dad we were supposed to go back to court to finalize everything. The mother did her 7 days on and off for about 2 to 3 months she was never consistently keeping the child when it was her 7 days there was always an... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
Given the facts you describe that this case has been hanging around with only temporary orders for more than ten years--which is very unusual--$2600 sounds extremely reasonable. I recommend you take that deal.
Im not seeing it anywhere on the lease that i would have to pay water only electricity
answered on Feb 8, 2024
No. If water was not included in the lease, typically it would be the tenant's responsibility to set up his/her own account with the City or MUD.
Im not sure what my rights are or what to do next. I want this to happen soon. I’m afraid that I’ll get stuck here.
answered on Feb 7, 2024
Many courts allow you to file by also filing an affidavit of poverty (sometimes styled as a motion to waive fees or "in forma pauperis"). Se which of these your county's court requires by local rule. Good Luck.
Parents had Will created in Texas before mom passed away in 2019. Dad has recently remarried in Oklahoma. Dad is planning on selling house in Texas and buying a house in Oklahoma. In the Will, the house in Texas was being left to the children. How does this remarriage in Oklahoma affect the... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2024
The Will remains valid as to the disposition of the dad's estate; however, his new wife will now have widow's rights and will have an undivided 50% ownership interest in all community property they acquire during the marriage.
Can she do that legally? Theft?
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
The legality of the mother's actions in giving away the ATV depends on the ownership and intent behind the gift. If the ATV was given to your grandson as a gift, and he is considered the legal owner, then typically, only he or his legal guardians (depending on his age) would have the authority... View More
is it based on the defendant's address or plaintiff's address or accident location?
answered on Feb 5, 2024
you may choose to file in the county and precinct in which the Defendant resides if the Defendant is a natural person or in the county and precinct where the accident happened.
Is it a crime?
answered on Feb 5, 2024
It is not a crime for a person to give away an ATV they own.
It may be a crime for a person to give away an ATV someone else owns/
Supposedly fell out of van or bus and broke his neck he was shackled and handcuffed
Asking for a friend just wanting to find out if this is a case that someone would take
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Yes. If the facts are correct a attorney would take the case
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
If you're involved in or subject to an AR 15-6 investigation, it's essential to understand the process and your rights. An AR 15-6 investigation is a type of administrative inquiry within the United States Army used to collect information and facts related to specific allegations or... View More
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