Is it normal for a lawyer to not return phone calls and e-mails? How long should a will contest or family settlement take?

You should repost this in will/trusts. You also raise some issues that may justify going to the Texas bar, but should speak with a lawyer...

I have a picture of my niece with my other family members on my social network page, was told in texas i can be taken to court.

Have you asked the basis for their request? Perhaps you can talk this one out. However, if neither parent of the child is willing to consent, you...

What is correct procedure and forms to use to amend my original divorce petition

I agree. The best solution is to hire an attorney to fight a contested divorce. If you are choosing to go it alone, understand that you are at a...

Yes - as a common law marriage, as long as you both are in agreement to be married, hold yourself out as married, and have lived together. You...

My son is almost 3 years old. His father has not seen or tried to contact him in almost 2 years. He is ordered

You might be able to do this, but even with an agreement, the public policy of the state of Texas is to allow for constant and continuous contact...

What are the chances of me winning joint physical shared custody

First, you should have an attorney for this type of case. Second, there are defenses to back child support, including those you allege, that...

I purchased a home in 2002 as a single woman. I married in 2004. If we divorce do I have to split proceeds from the sale of the

There is the defense that he lived in the home and enjoyed the use and benefit of the home and any improvements. Think of it as instead of paying...

If a judge awards me a divorce on default and custody is it easy for a woman to get a retrial based on im a man

She won't get a retrial based on you being a man. As for service, you should be able to prove that you took the necessary steps to properly serve...

What are my rights as noncustodial parent?

Do you mean you want to change the custody order? Your rights are going to depend on the orders in place. If there are no orders, you should file...

Can my ex husband say who I can live with?

I agree fully with the above answer. In addition, he will bring this person's character into question in trying to establish that he can provide a...