In depends on what your divorce decree states. A divorce decree should contain a specific provision awarding any motor vehicle that was part of the marital estate to one or both spouses. If no such provision is included in your decree, there is a substantial question why not. Typically, upon... View More

Your question is a little confusing as you use the phrase "mortgage payments we made to them." That suggests a completed real estate transaction which means a deed conveyed the property to you subject to a mortgage interest retained by the seller. An "agreement to sell real... View More

In most instances, security surveillance cameras are used in places that do not violate a student's privacy rights under FERPA like building exteriors, hallways, parking lots, and classrooms.

If a surveillance camera was placed in another area that does violate your daughter's... View More

While you have no duty to do anything, you could become guilty of theft by fraud if you sell the interest in the mausoleum and your dad left his interest to someone other than you.

You say that you and your sister are "mentioned" in the deed. If not apparent from the language... View More

A person commits an offense if, during a period that is 12 months or less in duration, the person two or more times engages in conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 22.01(a)(1) against another person or persons whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by... View More

Given the extremely small amount of money involved, this is more of a customer service issue than a legal issue. If I were you, I would contact the customer service department of your mobile service provider. Make sure you correctly report to the CSR the name of the employee with whom you dealt,... View More

The good news is that title to your home would have been transferred to you 35+ years ago when you bought the home by means of a deed recorded in your county land records. That is how the county appraiser and government entities know who to send the annual appraisal and property tax bills to.... View More

Your post does not contain a discernible question. You should reword it to ask the question you would like a lawyer to answer. For example: "What defenses should I expect a judge and/or bailiff to raise if I file a lawsuit? How much do attorneys in this area of law typically charge in and... View More

Your post does not contain a discernible question. You should consider rewording it to ask the question that you would like an attorney to answer. For example: "What kind of attorney would I need to file a lawsuit against my townhome association for my damages? How much will an experienced... View More

If you hired the shop to perform an inspection that would have revealed the pre-existing issue and the shop failed to notify you of the condition that they discovered in performing the inspection, then you may have a claim against the shop for breach of contract or for breach of the implied... View More

Under the facts you describe, you cannot legally break your lease without penalty. Your pet deposit is intended to cover any damage to the premises caused by your dogs during your occupancy of the premises. If there was a legitimate casualty loss which precluded you from occupying the premises... View More

Your husband is legally the presumed father of any child born during your marriage. It would be in your best interest to disclose the one-year old child, to disestablish the paternity of your husband, and to seek a paternity finding that your current partner is the father of the child. Not... View More

Official law enforcement authorities doing surveillance wear black at night because it is difficult to see. Obviously, they would be unlikely to wear black in the daytime as they would then be very noticeable. Daytime surveillance would typically be conducted wearing plain clothes suitable to the... View More

If they are property tax liens, the liens themselves will identify where the property is located. At very least, they will identify the taxing authorities to which the taxes are owed, for example the name of the county, name of the city, and/or name of the school district. You can then search... View More

Jurisdiction and venue are established at the time a lawsuit is filed. The only way to make a change after a lawsuit has been filed is to dismiss the pending lawsuit and refile a new lawsuit in a court with jurisdiction and venue. In most "visitation" matters, the state and county with... View More

He would probably not be charged with anything unless he took the picture inside a restroom or other private place. Generally speaking, anyone can take a photograph or video of anyone else in a public place where there is no expectation of privacy, like a grocery store aisle.

It depends upon the particular facts and circumstances. Key information will be whether the restaurant sponsored and promoted the event, or whether the sponsors of the event simply reserved a room or tables at the restaurant as a place to hold the event.

If there is not a scheduling order entered in your specific case, the deadlines set forth in the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (not Evidence) and the Texas Family Code govern. Read chapter 301 of the Texas Family Code and Rules 192-195 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, especially Rule 194a.

Because your children are adults, they will need to hire an attorney, not you. An attorney with experience in civil litigation in or near the county where the property was taken ought to be able to file a lawsuit for conversion and under the Texas Theft Liability Act. Because of the nature of the... View More

If you had motor vehicle liability insurance at the time of the collision, you need to tender the lawsuit to you insurance company and request that it defend you in the lawsuit.

If you did not have insurance at the time, you need to promptly hire an attorney to timely file an answer on your... View More