My same-sex partner of over 15 years was recently murdered and I wonder how I might get our common law marriage recognized?

There is actually an appellate opinion out of Austin, TX where a same sex surviving spouse filed suit to have a common law marriage recognized, and...

Can a 3rd degree theft felony keep one from becoming a licensed counselor of any kind?

Is this a charge you've been convicted of or a pending one? If it's pending, you could expunge the record or seal it, depending on the disposition...

Evidence: Will transcript will include the evidences that were admitted?

The evidence itself would be included as an exhibit which you might have to order (and pay for) independently of the transcript itself. You would...

How can I find out what all counties in Texas I have traffic warrants in, do they expire?

You might try getting a copy of your driving record from DPS. It will list any tickets or citations that you've been found guilty of. However, if...

What does "Monday next" refer too when responding to complaints?

It's basically a confusing way of writing "the next Monday", i.e. the Monday after 20 days from the date of service.

You can get charged with a Class C in Dallas County. It happens in the City of irving all the time where they arrest a defendant for a Class A ASS...

Do criminal trespass laws in TX apply even if you are a renter?

Your leasehold gives you a possessory interest in the real property even though you're not not on the title. So, yes, you can still report a...

Your landlord appears to be making reasonable efforts to repair the problem. The legal issue is whether the apartment is still habitable without...

Should I reveal to USCIS that I was arrested for a misdemeanor B theft after recently getting an expunction?

Expunctions DO NOT MATTER for immigration purposes. The federal government will still find about the arrest and you will be considered as having...

What are my options for a traffic citation if I am not satisfied with what my attorney has presented me?

Ask to speak with the attorney directly rather than the paralegal or assistant. I suspect you contract contained a provision that a specific...