If I have a mediation scheduled can I request to the mediator that only the parties involved be present?

While your Father In Law may be controlling, he may be the key to a settlement. A controlling father often translates to someone who has...

What steps to take when someone lies during mediation about their assets?

Can you prove the lie(s)? In Texas, we have a unique system referred to as Bill of Review. In that instance, you must prove that you learned of...

If my judge ordered mediation, is it required ? What happens when we go to court without doing the mediation ?

Anything ordered by the Court is required, unless new orders are entered obviating or abating the initial item. I recommend that your attorney...

Can I take my name of the lease if am getting a divorce ?

Most counties have a standing order that prohibits making any changes to the status quo during the pendency of the case. You have three other...

Willingly stops Child Support and extremely uncooperative.. what can I do?

Ma’am you really need to take your existing Decree in to the lawyer of your choice and review all the provisions. If your kids are starting puberty...

You need to review the Murff case as it sets out factors that the Court can consider upon divorce. Everything is presumptively community property...

You may file a motion to modify; however, you will need to show the negative impact of visits on your child through impact on grades, sleeping,...

Can my ex ask for any more rights since she’s moving to Oklahoma after our son has established his new home state in Texas?

Just because your spouse failed to pay child support does not mean that she cannot seek to exercise whatever rights she was granted in your Decree...

What should I do if I live in Texas and never lived in California and received a petition of divorce with kids from there?

Hire a lawyer in California. The prior filings will not be relevant -- what is relevant is that your wife filed and apparently successfully served...

Can I go to San Antonio, TX if I have an Ex Parte Child Custody order from NC and pick my kids up?

Contact a lawyer in Bexar County to get their opinion; you might also contact the police to see if they will require a registered copy (I'm...