Texas - What rights do other heirs have when a spouse chooses to remain in a community property homestead?

Although the heirs expect the widow to maintain the property as long as she is living in the home, the last time I had this issue in a case, I...

Divorce

The Family Code used to (and may still) require these numbers in the Decree, but many lawyers will ignore that and just use the last four number...

I AM IN A VERY BITTER AND CONTESTED DIVORCE AND MY WIFE WANTS EVERY POUND OF FLESH

You should retain a lawyer to represent you in this matter. Depending on whether the business is community property and the nature of the...

Non-compete sales agree. signed when company purchased. Was told my job was eliminated and to take new job or quit. Enforceable?

I suggest you retain an attorney to help you on this problem because whether the non-compete is enforceable against you depends on the type of job,...

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You would need to determine whether California or Nevada have any limitation on remarriage after a divorce decree date. In Texas the reason...

Brother died by suicide, no will? what do we need to do?

Dying without a will in Texas is called dying intestate and the Texas Probate Code provides for how the estate will be divided. In your fact...

If an estate is in probate, can the owner of the property where the estate items are take possession of items?

First you need to discuss this issue with the attorney handling the probate. Suggest he review Texas Property Code Sec. 92.014, which provides:...

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Yes you can have divorce papers drawn up for the reason stated. You would not be the first person to do this in divorce and other matters. As...

Once a landlord returns partial deposit with letter stating reason for deduction, can she still sue for more?

If a landlord claims more damage was done than the security agreement covers, then yes, the landlord can sue for the balance; however, in the...

Taking a child out of the country while fighting for custody.

If a passport is required for your child to travel to Mexico, ask your lawyer to order the child's passport placed in a safe deposit box that...