Parents "gave my wife their house"

In Texas, you cannot transfer legal title to real estate orally. You transfer title by written deed, which is then filed of record in the county...

I assume that your lease has no provision for termination due to a business divorce. Without such a provision, you are probably obligated not only...

What is the best way to retrieve my property from an ex boyfriend who will not give me access to it?

You may consider writing a letter by certified mail to demand the turnover of your property. If your ex boyfriend refuses, he may then be liable...

Texas Mediation

Normally, you can bring anyone who would be helpful toward resolving the matter. You should consult with your attorney to work out a strategy, but...

You should get your divorce attorney to file a motion to compel your ex to honor her obligations under the divorce decree. If she wants the car...

I sold a house via Contract for Deed where person pays me and I pay the bank. It's not a lease. The person now is 4 months late

No. You need to comply with the contract for deed provisions, and also Texas law. The Texas Property Code, section 5.061, et seq., apply to...

A judgment debtor can protect a significant amount of his or her assets from seizure by judgment creditors under Texas law. Please review my legal...

I have a signed contract for installing hvac equipment and the customer won't let me finish the job and they still owe me $$

First, don't file a mechanic's lien unless you have a construction attorney review your paperwork, and deem it to be appropriate. It seems like the...

I am renting a home and the landlord is evicting us. Its a little sticky

If you are late on your rent, the landlord has a right to issue a notice to vacate. The landlord may accept late rent, and still declare you in...

My employee stole from me, and wants his pay. How do I file a "written answer" to his small claims "services rendered"?

You are free to file a counterclaim for the value of the laptop, and any other claims that you may have. When the court date arrives, make sure...