Can I enroll my son in Head Start if there was a previous custody battle and I lost it, but it was dropped?

If there are no custody orders in place (i.e., the case that was originally filed was dismissed with no final orders) then you have a right to make...

Approved for a home equity loan. Ex husband deceased with no will and we have 5 adult children. Can I file necessary papers

You have a right to represent yourself in this legal matter, but it is not advisable. It sounds like there are probate issues that need to be...

What happens to unclaimed trust fund?

Does the settlement specify how and where the funds will be held (e.g. in the registry of the court or in an annuity?) If so, your first order of...

I have a house with my ex-husband and he refuses to do anything to let me off the mortgage.

You are the poster child for why DIY divorces are a bad idea, and how they can end up costing someone so much more in the long run. Without...

When a parent who has full custody goes to jail, can the other parent who is paying child support get guardianship?

What do you mean by full custody? Have your parental rights been terminated? If your parental rights have not been terminated you can petition...

Testamentary trust first before I buy life insurance for my infant daughter?

I would advise you to go ahead and purchase your life insurance and then get your estate planning documents in order as quickly as possible (work...

Joint revocable living trust—what happens if one dies?

Why are you considering a revocable living trust? The probate process in Texas is one of the simplest in the nation if you have a proper will in...

Under the Texas Family Code section 161.001, his parental rights could be terminated for being a convicted child molester and for a conviction for...

Do I have to update my pleadings if I change attorneys during my divorce case?

I find it interesting that you are concerned about updating pleadings after hiring new counsel. The reason you hire an attorney is so that he or...

Can my ex force me to to withdraw money from my daughters college bound fund,that is from my family and I have control of.

Your ex cannot "force" you to do anything; however, if there is a court order in place regarding the account and how the funds are to be used on...