I've been with-holding my daughter for the last 4 visits. Will the AG's Visitation Enforcement office really take me to court?

The Texas AG generally does not enforce possession orders. But your ex can enforce the possession order through a private attorney, and if the...

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COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

Agreed with the previous answer, but I would just add that informal ("common-law") marriage is extremely difficult to prove, and courts generally...

What do I do to get a divorce after a six year separation. Can I get the marriage annulled?

Texas courts only grant annulment on a few limited grounds: being underage, taking place under the influence of drugs or alcohol, impotency, fraud...

My husband got student loans during the marriage, will I have to pay half?

Community property/debt is frequently mistaken as a 50/50 proposition: people assume that they acquired something as a couple, so it will be...

Is my husband entitled to alimony in the state of TX?

Without knowing more about your situation (your income, his job training and abilities, etc.), it's pretty hard to say whether your husband will...

Do i need to get a lawyer to change custody court orders?

Talk to a local attorney, as you'll certainly need one in order to modify custody this soon after your initial orders went into effect. Assuming...

Understanding divorce papers and taking the next step.

Chances are, you're probably misreading the divorce decree. Unless there's a very specific and serious reason (usually a concern for the child's...

How can I get my divorce dismissed in Texas?

Usually, if you take no action on a divorce case, the court will dismiss it after a certain amount of time (typically about 6 months in the bigger...

If my ex husband signs his rights over to my daughter will he still be held accountable for the child support payments?

First, termination of a parent's rights is very serious business, and the court may or may not even allow it (even if you and the father agree),...

I need to refer a friend to a Dallas area family law attorney for a prove up.

I'd be happy to discuss the case with you if you haven't found someone yet. I practice in Dallas almost 100% of the time, and feel pretty...