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How do I file for divorce and custody while my wife is in jail

Shelly's answer | Answered on June 12, 2017

Dear Sir: You do not have to wait for your wife to get out of jail to file for divorce. You do not have to expect that she will sign any papers. ...

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I was married in 2004 what am i entitled to

Shelly's answer | Answered on June 12, 2017

You need a divorce. You are still married, and have been continuing to accumulate community property with your husband since 2010. That means...

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How does my mother who has slight dementia and is in memory care revoke my sister's durable power of attorney?

Shelly's answer | Answered on June 12, 2017

Your sister owes a fiduciary duty to your mother. Thus, your mother has a right to ask the sister with the DPOA for an accounting of the money...

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How do I get custody or temporary custody of my son in Texas he lives with me and she ?

Shelly's answer | Answered on June 12, 2017

Hello Sir: Thank you for your inquiry. This is a tough situation that requires immediate action. You should consider consulting with an attorney...

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How would i go about to put my name on my daughters birth certicate?

Shelly's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

You would contact the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Austin, and provide them with certified copy of your order determining paternity. They also...

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If my mother passed away in Texas on October 3, 2012, as my brother says, why does her name not appear on any database anywhere?

Shelly's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, and especially the way your brother has handled this situation. You should contact counsel in the county where your...

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I signed the MSA without looking at the financial disclosure of my soon to be ex and I now change my mind

Shelly's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

Texas law and local practice requires the court to sign a divorce decree based on the terms of an MSA, with very few exceptions. However,...

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I need of advisement/help obtaining custody of my 17 yr old daughter who's mother suffers from schizophrenia/bi-polar disorder.

Shelly's answer | Answered on January 16, 2013

You should contact counsel immediately to file a Motion to Modify custody, and ask for a hearing as soon as possible. The court may also appoint...

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TX. I need help with divorce and custody. A knowledgeable aggressive lawyer in DFW to help me get rid of the soon to be ex.

Shelly's answer | Answered on December 04, 2012

I agree with both previous answers. However, the only way to get real traction in a case like this would be to have a psychological evaluation of...

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I have been served a Waiver of Service - am i giving up my rights to signing the final decree or having any say so,

Shelly's answer | Answered on November 06, 2012

Your best move is to take the waiver to an attorney, hire the attorney for your divorce, and that person will file an answer to the litigation....

Shelly Benet West's Answers (151)

How do I file for divorce and custody while my wife is in jail

I was married in 2004 what am i entitled to

How does my mother who has slight dementia and is in memory care revoke my sister's durable power of attorney?

How do I get custody or temporary custody of my son in Texas he lives with me and she ?

How would i go about to put my name on my daughters birth certicate?

If my mother passed away in Texas on October 3, 2012, as my brother says, why does her name not appear on any database anywhere?

I signed the MSA without looking at the financial disclosure of my soon to be ex and I now change my mind

I need of advisement/help obtaining custody of my 17 yr old daughter who's mother suffers from schizophrenia/bi-polar disorder.

TX. I need help with divorce and custody. A knowledgeable aggressive lawyer in DFW to help me get rid of the soon to be ex.

I have been served a Waiver of Service - am i giving up my rights to signing the final decree or having any say so,