I was served for divorce but neither party showed up what do I need to do now

Most district clerks have dockets on pending cases available on line. Go to the District Clerk's site on line in your county. Follow the prompts...

My son's name is not on his baby's birth certificate. Mom and family lied to my son. Baby is a week old. Is there any recourse?

Time is of the essence. Your son may file a Declaration of Paternity with the State Registry. Surf to the Texas Office of the Attorney General,...

I need a lawyer to get divorced and also get full custody of my daughter. How much? And how soon?

Fees vary based on the complexity of the case and the experience of the lawyer. In this State we speak to "best interest" of the child and...

How do I go about to get divorced he left me and the kids are with him he commited adultry and I was a stay home mom for 7 years

Many issues in this short set of facts. To get divorced, you file an Original Petition for Divorce - and the Divorce petition will recite the fact...

If I decide to leave my common law husband can I move back home to MI from TX with our son? I have no family here.

Presuming you've lived in Texas for at least six months, it is your home state. Most counties have a standing order that prohibits parties from...

How do I cancel a divorce?

The Court will continue to maintain a public record on the case. However, you can wait for the Court to set the case on its DWP -- Dismissal for...

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What this mean in a divorce?

Whose doing the divorce? A previous spouse or your soon to be spouse? Does your spouse know where to find you? The idea of Citation by...

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Can a marriage of five years be annulled due to the fact my husband did not disclose his religious views until recently?

Annulment is predicated on fraud in the inducement -- were you under the influence of fraud or narcotics? See TxFam Code Section 6.105? Was your...

Has there been a history of drug use? If so, then your spouse may seek temporary relief, including a request that you present INSTANTER...

Can i adopt my friend . Without going through all of the mess?

At 12, you are not yet an adult, and though you may love and wish to help your friend, you will need to talk to your parents. Your friend's...

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