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Is certified mail proper serving of divorce petition in Texas? Didn't hear from wife, will this result in default judgment?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Personal service is required. If the wife knows the address to send mail, then she knows the address for personal service and must do so.

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How do I file for emergency custody in Las Vegas, are there any pro bono programs that will help me.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 21, 2012

Of course, your best option is to consult with a local attorney immediately. The attorney will be able to take quick and decisive action on your...

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Can my ex-husband who is the not the primary parent, and lives 3 hours away, just come over to my residence without my knowledge

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

If you have joint legal custody, your teenager wishes to go, and there's no specific court order prohibiting it, then, yes. Of course, you are...

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Will the 30 year old get jail time? Even though the 16 year old is able to get married with no consent by her parents?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

If the man is able to marry this child, then sexual relations within the context of a valid marriage would not constitute statutory rape, and there...

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Do I have a right to see Mom’s Will as my brother is executor and says Mom left everything to him?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

I'm very sorry for your loss. Yes, you have a right to see your mother's Will. If your brother thinks otherwise, I suggest you consult a local...

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What does it take for a father to sign off his rights in new York?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

If you are planning to marry, I suggest you do that first. Then, if your husband wishes to adopt, and the biological father agrees to the...

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I have been married for 14 years. In 2011, she left me with our 2 children, to go off with another man.

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

First, please do not post personally identifying information here--you can contact attorneys directly via their Avvo profiles, and I recommend you...

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How to go about terminating Parental Rights of an absent father in Arizona?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

If your current husband wants to adopt and the biological father consents, the court will probably agree; however, it is not guaranteed. Thus, I...

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Can I pursue a claim/lawsuit againt my son's peditricians office and their radiologist for misdiagnosing my son?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

I am very sorry for your situation and your son's pain and suffering. Certainly, you should speak with a local attorney regarding this matter. It...

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Can pain clinics go down on medication for failing a piss test. Pills weren't helping alone so my mom smoked marijuana to help?

Mary Katherine's answer | Answered on June 20, 2012

Yes, they can. If your mother feels the clinic isn't being appropriately sensitive to her needs, she can always try switching to another clinic. ...