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How do I get court decisions on my mother who is mentally unstable to make decisions or have custody of my sister?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 25, 2011

You should have a local attorney review those papers to see what actions you can take. If you have full power of attorney to make all legal...

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My ex was granted legal custody of my 17 yrs son 2 yrs ago. my son moved. how can I stop paying child support to him?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 25, 2011

FIle a motion to modify child support. You are required to describe a material change in circumstance for the child, which would be the change in...

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Do I need to include non-related child in my divorce paperwork?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 25, 2011

No - you have adopted the child and so there will be an obligation to support the child. You can try to amend the pleadings instead of filing a...

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Do they have sepcial forms and procedures if you are filling for a no-fault divorce?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 21, 2011

If you go to the SMU law library, you can ask to see the Texas Family Law Practice Manual, which has many forms, one of which is an original...

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Is alimony granted to the "she" party if the "he" party give her all the assets, house and furnitue. She has a daughter from a

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 21, 2011

It's spousal maintenance in Texas... and very hard for the 'she' party to get. Either she must allege and prove family violence within the past...

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My divorce was final in 2008. My ex was ordered to pay over $3000 in debts that are in my name only and they have not been paid.

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 21, 2011

Unfortunately you will need to file an Original Suit on Breach of Contract based on the divorce decree if it was agreed to, or a Motion for...

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In texas is their a law that grants sole custody to a parent if the other parent has been absent from the childs life for over

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

You should be filing to terminate parental rights... not an easy process, but you might be able to with an attorney's help. It is not...

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Motion to sign - In suit affecting the parent child relationship

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 15, 2011

You can certainly explain to the Judge what has happened, and why you haven't signed. You don't need to file a new motion, just show up and argue...

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If the non-custodial parent lives in a different county than the custodial parent, does he need to retain a lawyer in the town/

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2011

The Court that signed the final order regarding the children is where the case should initially be filed. If the children have lived in a...

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Is the salary earned during litigation subject to equitable distribution?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 14, 2011

Normally, yes. But you can also normally offset this by showing what you have paid in temporary support. Disclaimer: This answer is intended...

Christopher Jay Harding's Answers (1185)

How do I get court decisions on my mother who is mentally unstable to make decisions or have custody of my sister?

My ex was granted legal custody of my 17 yrs son 2 yrs ago. my son moved. how can I stop paying child support to him?

Do I need to include non-related child in my divorce paperwork?

Do they have sepcial forms and procedures if you are filling for a no-fault divorce?

Is alimony granted to the "she" party if the "he" party give her all the assets, house and furnitue. She has a daughter from a

My divorce was final in 2008. My ex was ordered to pay over $3000 in debts that are in my name only and they have not been paid.

In texas is their a law that grants sole custody to a parent if the other parent has been absent from the childs life for over

Motion to sign - In suit affecting the parent child relationship

If the non-custodial parent lives in a different county than the custodial parent, does he need to retain a lawyer in the town/

Is the salary earned during litigation subject to equitable distribution?