What determines legal residence in Texas. My husband lived with me in OK for 2 years. He kept a home in TX but lived in OK

You may actually have a greater chance for better relief in Texas than in Oklahoma. Women often get treated better under Texas law than under...

I left my abusive husband in Washington and took our daughter to Oklahoma, where I have family. Can I be forced to return?

Until you and the minor child(ren) live in Oklahoma for 6 months, he may be able to file and require you to return the child(ren) to Washington. ...

In a divorce, is alimony typically awarded or is it dependent upon circumstances in the marriage, & if so, what would those be?

A statute provides for payment of pre and post decree attorney fees where there has been a finding of domestic violence. Without that special...

Will I still have to pay child support?

I agree that only an adoption will terminate your duty to support, but note also that unless you have a Decree of Paternity or some other court...

I need advice with emancipation

If you are getting along with your Grandfather, I'd suggest you wait until you reach 18 to take on all of the problems of the world.

Can a current DSS case In oaklahoma be moved to California

Are you talking about a deprived case at DHS? If so, there are options for placement of child out of state, but resolving case through entry of...

Can I legally move myself and my two sons out of the marital home and into an apartment down the street?

If he has threatened you you can seek a victim protective order which can, if granted, include removal of him from the marital home. After filing...

Even if common law marriage were to be abolished (which it hasn't) it would not control whether a 30 year old is recognized as the beneficiary of a...

How do I legally get my 17 year old son emancipated?

I agree that it is not likely for him to become emancipated, even if he asked, you could inquire about getting him a GED and allowing him to enlist...

Do I have a case for suing my employer?

You could report this to the US Department of Labor. There is an exception to child labor laws for the owner of the business, but I wouldn't think...