Questions answered by Courtney Shea Repka Wortham

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I have a kid outside marriage and trying to get a divorce

Courtney's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

I agree with the previous answers. Your husband is the presumed father, you will need to legally ensure that the bio father is adjudicated as...

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My husband pays child support and medical insurance but the child is on Medicaid ( they are taking his whole paycheck) HELP

Courtney's answer | Answered on August 06, 2015

I agree with the previous answers. Even if the AG were going to help (which they could set up a child support review), it takes about a year for...

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What does it mean when pro se divorce is in default?

Courtney's answer | Answered on July 10, 2015

If, as the other attorney who answered first suggested, you have served your wife correctly and she has not filed an answer, then she could be in...

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I live in the state of Texas and am behind on child support. I am supposed to get my son every other weekend. can i be denied?

Courtney's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

You should consult with a family law attorney. In denying you your visitation just because you're not paying child support, she's wrong to do...

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Child Support Order in May 2014 now OAG wants review?

Courtney's answer | Answered on August 14, 2014

I do agree that if you contact them and are successful in speaking with them, they may cancel the review. However, if you are not successful in...

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Equitable distribution state, rules for divorce or death

Courtney's answer | Answered on February 22, 2013

In order to file for a divorce in Texas, you must meet the jurisdictional requirements (domiciliary of state for preceding 6 month period and a...

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For a divorce, does the petitioner have to remain in the county, or come to the hearing/final decree?

Courtney's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

Without more information, and without seeing the petition along with (if any) the county's standing orders, it is difficult to provide an answer. ...

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How do I get a recent divorce decree enforced according to the terms?

Courtney's answer | Answered on September 12, 2012

When the other party does not comply with what they were ordered to do, then that is grounds for a motion for enforcement. However, without being...

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If a daycare is saying that my husband gave them a restraing order saying that I can not pick them up would I be notified?

Courtney's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

Without seeing the documents with which you were served, it is difficult to properly advise you on the daycare issue. Often times in cases, you...

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I live in Texas. me and my sons dad share custody of our son through the Dallas court, do i need his permission to move?

Courtney's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

If you have a final custody order in your case through a Dallas Court (whether it be a final decree of divorce or an order in suit affecting the...

Courtney Shea Repka Wortham's Answers (11)

I have a kid outside marriage and trying to get a divorce

My husband pays child support and medical insurance but the child is on Medicaid ( they are taking his whole paycheck) HELP

What does it mean when pro se divorce is in default?

I live in the state of Texas and am behind on child support. I am supposed to get my son every other weekend. can i be denied?

Child Support Order in May 2014 now OAG wants review?

Equitable distribution state, rules for divorce or death

For a divorce, does the petitioner have to remain in the county, or come to the hearing/final decree?

How do I get a recent divorce decree enforced according to the terms?

If a daycare is saying that my husband gave them a restraing order saying that I can not pick them up would I be notified?

I live in Texas. me and my sons dad share custody of our son through the Dallas court, do i need his permission to move?