If im getting a divorce and have a child with my spouse do i have to tell the courts about the child or can i omit that?

You have got to identify the children of the marriage in your petition and in the final decree. Additionally, the decree must make some provisions...

What is the Appeal Process in Texas? Do I need a Lawyer? What qualifies a divorce for appeal? (Tarrant County)

Generally speaking, your ex-wife has thirty days from the date the decree was signed to do one of two things: 1) file a motion for new trial, or 2)...

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I have Hearing for Temporary Orders in less than 7 days, and I have not been served yet. What causes the delay?

Its not ethical to intentionally delay serving another party for tactical advantage, but it does happen. Rather than wait to be served, you can...

If my husband does not respond after he has been served will the divorce be automatic?

If service is complete, your husband is now under a time limit to file a written answer to your petition. If he fails to do so then, once his time...

Is there any legal process to change my last name. Actually after my marriage my last name has changed as my spouse's last name.

Yes, you can file a petition for name change in the district court. Its a relatively simple process.

Can facts of the ability to be gainfully employed but choosing to be self employed for cash be considered in a support mod case?

It seems that there might be two related issues here: First, the court can consider voluntary under-employment (meaning, the obligor could be...

What do I do next?

It depends on what, exactly, the waiver says, and also the policies of the court your case is in. You may not need your husband's signature, and...

Wife and I married in las Vegas but live in Texas now..can we file for divorce in Texas?

You can file for divorce in Texas if you've lived here for at least the last six months. You will file your petition in whatever county you've...

Like Mr. Land said, I don't think there's a definite answer to that question - or, if there is, I'm not aware of it. I've argued both sides of the...

DISCLAIMER: the best thing for you to do is to hire an attorney to do this for you. If all you're wanting the attorney to do is help you prove-up...