Do we have to get the BM's permission if we want to take my stepsons out of the country for vacation?

I have recent experience with a client who went to the Fort Worth passport office and was able to get a passport for his child on the basis of his...

Was it really ok that his wife was involved with the mediation?

You could file a motion with the court asking that the court issue an order that only the parties, their respective attorneys, and the mediator be...

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After 20 years together, 5 of which are here in Texas, am I entitled to half of his retirement fund under common law marriage?

I agree with the other two attorneys. Further to that: The question of what you are entitled to will depend on the answer to these...

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When does the 61 day waiting period start?

I agree with Ms. Wagner. The 60 day period starts to run the day she files. You can file without paying the filing fee. One way to do that is to...

Is child support a percentage of one's base salary, or is overtime included

You've raised a couple of issues: 1. Is overtime included in child support calculations? YES. 2. Will you be ordered to pay for her attorney?...

With supervised visits of an infant is it likely a Judge will order the mother to not be present?

It's hard to know exactly what the judge will order, particularly because you've presented a set of facts that would take two hours of testimony to...

My boyfriend went to court yesterday for child support contempt of court charge. He was behind 7000.00. The judge had him

I agree with Ms. Wanger. He should ask the for a court-appointed attorney. The fact that he bonded out of jail may prevent him from satisfying the...

I feel harass when the father of my child expects me to give him more visitation than what the court set in the contract.

Probably not. Your son's father is abusive to you and you should seek help in dealing with his abusive nature. Try contacting: Houston...

What I would like to know is do I have the right to some of the furniture and the things he has said he's bought for me?

In theory you might. What you face is a problem of proof. I'm assuming that when you sold your furniture, you used the money for other purposes...

Common law married and married at the court house??

What people call "common law marriage" is referred to as "informal marriage" in Texas. There are specific legal elements that go into determining...