How do I file a counter-petition

Normally you take the counter-petition to the district clerks office or the clerks for the particular court and hand it over to them to be...

My husband and I are splitting marital assets in a divorce, I receive income from a trust, will I have to split this with him?

Not as to future distributions unless there is very usual language in the trust document. As for past distributions, if you can trace it to the...

I'm in the process of divorcing my wife in TX. She does not work which leaves me paying her legal bills as well thanks to the

Your lawyer probably has the best answers - but you can pass along offers to your wife as long as she is willing to receive them and no orders...

Infidelity after filing

How this affects the divorce is going to depend on the Judge. First, the evidence would need to come in and if it is only hear-say, as the law...

I live in the state of Texas. If I've been married for 35 years and I divorce my husband, what am I entitled to get?

You would be entitled to a "fair and equitable" portion of the community estate. Community estate is a fancy term for property of the marriage. ...

Can my daughter request modified visitation?

Your daughter cannot request anything, but you can as her parent, as can the Father. It sounds like no orders are in place right now, so if you...

If I date someone that was a juvinile sex offender could my kids be taken away or lose my rights?

Yes - you could lose your children. You must report his living with you and perhaps even being around the children depending on your orders. The...

What happens when a child is left in the care of one parent who becomes intoxicated, and the child dies - no visable injuries?

First step is to call the prosecutor's office and see what is being done. Voice your concerns. See if they are prosecuting the case. If they...

What happens when a child is left in the care of one parent who becomes intoxicated, and the child dies - no visable injuries?

First step is to call the prosecutor's office and see what is being done. Voice your concerns. See if they are prosecuting the case. If they...

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Child Custody Name Change

You don't have to do anything. Consent by both parents is needed to change a minor's name unless the State of Texas wants to do it for some...