If i have to go to court in Oklahoma but live in Texas should i get an Oklahoma or Texas Lawyer?: I have been served to appear in court next month for child custody.
Duane’s answer: If the Court proceeding is in Oklahoma, you should get a lawyer in Oklahoma.
Is My Divorce Legal Under Texas Law?: Texas law says you have to live in the county you're filing for a divorce in 90 days prior to filing. My ex was living in Dallas county, gave his parents address and filed in Ellis county. His driver's license has a Tarrant county address. I asked his lawyer if that was legal and he said "It is unless you push it !" What !? Is the divorce legal? Of couse it was granted and recognized by the state because they didn't know. What if one of both of us decide to get remarried? Would that be a legal marriage in this case?
Duane’s answer: If the only issue is the county in which it was filed as you described, I believe your divorce is valid under Texas law. You could always have a lawyer review all the pleadings and the decree to give you a definitive answer.
Do I need to hire a attorney if my ex husband wants to relinquish his parental rights to our 17 year old son?: I just wondered if it was possible to do the papers myself and also file them without hiring a attorney.
Duane’s answer: Termination of parental rights can be a complex legal matter. Not only do the Courts generally look at these very carefully, some Judges are also reluctant to do a voluntary termination if there is no prospective adoptive parent. For these reasons, I always recommend that parents looking to do a termination, even an agreed one, visit with a good family lawyer in their area before proceeding.