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Theresa Cay Langford
Plano Divorce / Separation Lawyer.
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  1. Theresa Cay Langford
  2. Christopher Michael Schmiedeke

I filed a petition for Divorce in Dallas County today. Do I have to wait until 60 days have passed to SET a final hearing?

Asked by a user in Dallas, TX - almost 2 years ago.

Do you have an agreement or a waiver? Generally, if you have an uncontested or waiver divorce in Dallas, you do not need to set a final hearing, but appear according to the court's prove-up schedule.

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Age of consent in TX...what can my parents do?

Asked by a user in Waco, TX - over 3 years ago.

Merely because of age, he will not go to jail, because 17 is the age of consent in Texas. However, until you are 18 years old, you are a minor. Your parents control you and your finances and your lifestyle until you are 18 and capable of supporting yourself.

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  2. Eric Lee Gruetzner
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Paternity and Child Support Question

Asked by a user in Denton, TX - almost 2 years ago.

To supplement the earlier response, there is still value in getting the order, as once it is in place, then the AG will begin collecting support as soon as he is employed.

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  2. Thomas Esparza Jr.
  3. Tracie Lynn Klinke

If I withdraw my petition that I filed for him now what will happen to his case?

Asked by a user in Plano, TX - almost 2 years ago.

Despite the wealth of details, I am unsure why you are being asked to file the I864 at this point. Have you already filed an I130 and I485 on his behalf? Are you planning to divorce him. Have the domestic violence issues been concealed, or disclosed? Do you want to withdraw the I130, or merely refuse to sign the I864? Bluntly, if you withdraw the I130, he will probably eventually be removed. If he has been violent in the past, and you are planning to file for divorce, you contact an...

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  2. Patricia Faye Bushman
  3. Edgardo Rafael Baez

What are the options in a CPS case where father is incarcerated?

Asked by a user in San Antonio, TX - almost 2 years ago.

If your fiance wants to protect his relationship with his children, it is imperative that he hire a lawyer to represent him. Without representation in these meetings and hearings, he has no ability to advance his cause with the court. If he hopes to rebuild his relationship with his children, he should not relinquish parental rights, and he should have a family lawyer, in the event CPS files a petition to terminate his rights.

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Texas divorce laws, right to settlement of community and separate property after 22 years of marriage

Asked by a user in Austin, TX - over 3 years ago.

Maybe. Your title indicates that you were married, but your actual post indicates that you were living together. Generally speaking any property acquired during the marriage is community property. All property is presumed community, unless one party can prove it is separate. Even if it is separate, the community may be entitled to reimbursement for improvements or enhancements. If you had an informal (common law) marriage, then you have the same rights and responsibilities as if you were...

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  2. Alan James Brinkmeier

Got a speeding citation and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Now what?

Asked by a user in Schertz, TX - over 1 year ago.

Show up to court with your proof of insurance. Ask for deferred or defensive driving on the speeding. If the prosecutor does not dismiss the ticket and defer the speeding, ask the court for a continuance to retain an attorney.

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  2. Cynthia Russell Henley
  3. Trey Malbrough

I have an arrest on my record, how do i get that sealed or expunged?

Asked by a user in Wichita Falls, TX - over 1 year ago.

Retain an attorney in the same jurisdiction to file a Petition for Non-Disclosure. It will still be visible to law enforcement and approx 23 agencies, but invisible to the general public.

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  1. Lu Ann Trevino
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Life insurance and children from a previous relationship

Asked by a user in San Antonio, TX - over 3 years ago.

I agree with Ms. Trevino, and want to stress that life insurance proceeds do not pass through your estate. They are paid directly to the beneficiary. Either work with the insurance company to split the proceeds, or have it paid to a trustee that will distribute the proceeds according to the trust directives.

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I have joint legal custody, and would like to sue for full legal custody. Have a chance?

Asked by a user in Frisco, TX - over 1 year ago.

You do not mention the ages of your children, but since they are in daycare, I will assume they are still young. You may be successful in seeking primary custody, because the court looks to what is in the best interest of the children. One of the factors of best interest, however, is continuity and stability, i.e. the status quo. Your lifestyle could well benefit the children to such an extent that it would override those factors. The false CPS report, if recent, is indicative of anger or...

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