If divorce originated in TX can a custody modification be made in an out of state court if one parent lives out of state?

If the child has been living in Texas, then your ex can keep the case there unless she agrees otherwise. The UCCJEA, the law governing interstate...

Besides hiring a lawyer, what do you do to prepare before notifying the spouse of filing for divorce.

Familiarize yourself with the rules of divorce. Dallas County District Clerk's website has a downloadable copy of the local orders that will apply...

The attorney you need should be experienced in handling both medical malpratice and governmental liability under the Texas Tort Claims Act. These...

TX DWI: Can I be sued for injury to another who was not wearing a seatbelt?

Yes. While Texas law does allow a defendant to introduce the fact that a Plaintiff was not wearing a seatbelt into evidence, that is only an...

Does my wife need to seek out an estate planning attorney in the state of Texas

Both should have a review of their estate plan as soon as possible - powers of attorney and other useful documents must be executed while the...

Living trust was set up in Ohio, now live in TX. Is my trust document valid in TX or do I need a new one drawn up?

The Texas lawyer is right in general. In Texas, the expense of a living trust rarely justifies the savings by avoiding probate because Texas has...

In Texas, can overtime be used to determine the amount of child support I have to pay even if I am not guaranteed it?

The short answer is Yes, but the reliability of your overtime income will be a factor in determining whether it should be counted. Because of the...

Mom put her home/property in a trust after my dad passed. What does that mean?

Consult with a Texas Estate Planning attorney as soon as possible. A trust can be more expensive than not in many circumstances and this type of...

Live in Texas, will have a warrant in Washington for no show at court

Unfortunately, it may be cheaper just to pay the ticket and move on. Consult with a Washington attorney experienced in criminal law to be sure.

Is there a legal form for a special arrangment regarding a mortgage?

I assume from your question that your brother and his wife are divorced. If so, there must be a two part answer to your question. The mortgage...