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My dad died without a will im the heir how do i change deed into my name

Shelly's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

You also do not state if either of your parents had any other children. In your situation, the title company will require more than the death...

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What are the rules for inheritance of land without a will between siblings?

Shelly's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

This is a very complicated matter. You need to see a probate and or title attorney soon. When there is no Will, the Texas court on proper...

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Can the grandparents get guardianship while the father pays child support and they don't live with mother?

Shelly's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

If the grandparents have had actual possession of the child for over six months, and they have provided actual care, had possession and control of...

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How do I obtain financial and estate guardianship of a mentally incapacitated adult?

Shelly's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

You will need an attorney. You will need to be able to qualify for a bond in order to manage financial assets of your cousin. Other people in the...

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How can I report bigamy?

Shelly's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

A person may only be married to one person at a time. Your father's second marriage would then potentially be invalid if he is still married to...

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My wife and I were common law married for 15 years, and had a unity marriage in 2011, she currently remarried without a divorce

Shelly's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

How long have you been away from your common law wife? Common law marriage is established by proof that you have cohabited (lived together),...

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If you married in the US can you get married with someone else from a different state like Mexico?

Shelly's answer | Answered on August 27, 2018

You must end the first marriage by annulment or divorce before beginning the next marriage. Mr. Baker is correct that you cannot be married to...

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I want a divorce..my husband gets drunk everyday,he call me every and any names there are nasty names and I am tried of the abus

Shelly's answer | Answered on July 25, 2018

You should contact counsel immediately to devise an exit plan. In a divorce, the court has jurisdiction to divide community property of the...

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Can i marry my fiance that is incarcerated legally if i have been legally separated from my husband for 10 years

Shelly's answer | Answered on July 25, 2018

If you had a ceremonial marriage to the man in 2009, then you are still married to him unless you have sought a divorce or annulment. However your...

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What can I do to fix my child support problem . I was not a responsible parent trying to correct my past

Shelly's answer | Answered on July 25, 2018

I agree that you should contact counsel immediately to to directly address your situation. Sometimes if you file to determine the arrearage, there...

Shelly Benet West's Answers (151)

My dad died without a will im the heir how do i change deed into my name

What are the rules for inheritance of land without a will between siblings?

Can the grandparents get guardianship while the father pays child support and they don't live with mother?

How do I obtain financial and estate guardianship of a mentally incapacitated adult?

How can I report bigamy?

My wife and I were common law married for 15 years, and had a unity marriage in 2011, she currently remarried without a divorce

If you married in the US can you get married with someone else from a different state like Mexico?

I want a divorce..my husband gets drunk everyday,he call me every and any names there are nasty names and I am tried of the abus

Can i marry my fiance that is incarcerated legally if i have been legally separated from my husband for 10 years

What can I do to fix my child support problem . I was not a responsible parent trying to correct my past