In simple language in a divorce in Texas what does 'trial on merits' mean.

Go to law school and you will learn this. If you do not wish to do that, may I respectfully suggest that you would be happier retaining competent,...

I got divorced and after 5 years of divorce i got my share of heritage, will my wife and children get half of it?

No. the inheritance is yours, but Mr. boyer is right about a possible effect upon the amount of child support that you owe, but that will...

If the father was married to someone else during the time a child was born and is still married to the same woman does he has ri

The key thing to remember is that he is still your son's father. Ordinarily, that will, never change.

My ex girlfriend signed over her rights to our son which whom I have custody of. Can she ever regain those rights?

It's possible that her rights may be restored to some extent someday, but it won't (legally) happen overnight and it won't happen without notice to...

What is the process of transferring a custody case to another state?

I'm not sure you can do it until you need to go back to court for something, but when you do, go to an OK Court and give them the case style,...

The Trustee should give you a copy of the trust if you are a beneficiary, so I would say that the trustee's refusal to give you a copy of the trust...

How do I set up an agent to carry out my cremation wishes?

Mr. Branch gives you excellent advice. I would only add that if you intend to make a "Final Wishes" document, or soething similar in addition to...

I let my daughter spend the summer with her dad in North Carolina, he has kept her for the past year!!! Don't have $.

Texas has a penal statute, Texas Penal Code 25.03,, that makes retention of a child when a person knows that the taking or retention of the child...

Can my ex husband keep joint custody of our children if he's incarcerated?

Yes, if he's not a danger to the children. He's still their father, after all.

I agree with Ms. Laster, you really need to have an attorney represent you through this process.