I was just served with divorce papers today ( 8/28/13) and court is on 9/10/13. How do I postpone in order to hire a lawyer?

There is no way to automatically get a delay in the hearing date. You can file a Motion for Continuance, and ask for a delay. You will often be...

Can our divorce be finalized less than 90 days if we both come to an agreement on everything?

The limit is 60, not 90 days. That would be in situation where everyone in agreement on everything and all of the paperwork and prerequisites are...

Divorce - Family Law : Rule 11 Wife is asking to travel with child

Your divorce does not sound very uncontested. You need a lawyer. If I were you, I would get the Christmas wording in a Rule 11, although that...

How can I close my divorce since being changed to contested when I know have a letter and decree indicating mutual agreement.

If your wife changed her mind, then it is too late and there is nothing you can do about it. You'll need to set the case for final trial, following...

My child's mom only allows me to see our child at her parents' home. Can I file for joint legal & joint physical custody?

We don't use the terms "legal & physical custody" in Texas, so I am not sure what you are asking exactly. If you are asking whether you'll get...

I am a new father. Can I have full custody of my daughter?

You could obtain primary custody of your daughter. There is nothing in the Texas Family Code that would stop you from doing so. That said, as a...

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If I decided to move to CA but was married in TX may I file divorce to be proceeded there even if my husband is living In TX

You could file for divorce in California once you fulfilled the residency requirements there, whatever they are. Even then, you may have...

It depends. If he started the business before you were married, then on the surface that looks like his separate property. However, the law is...

How can I gain custody?

You'll have to file a SAPCR and ask the Court to enter a possession order. I doubt the Court will cut off his visitation. Just because your kids...

A SAPCR that is agreed could take 1 day. I don't know about the cost, that is below my minimum, but check around.