Where does a petition have to be filed?

Jurisdiction lies where the children have resided the past 6 mos. If Dad is intending to take you to court, he will have to file a certified copy...

What should I do about my friend who died with no will and no heirs, who was transferring his funds to my ministry?

You are unfortunately out in the cold. The Decedent may have cousins, and the court's routinely appoint an attorney ad litem, once an Application...

An Affidavit of Heirship is different than a Determination of Heirship. You are mixing your terms here. Affidavits of heirship must be prepared in...

No, he cannot come back now. Too much time has passed since the divorce to get a new trial, and the time for appeal has passed as well.

You need a consultation with a probate attorney. I have adjudicated informal marriages in a probate court, which is what girlfriend will ultimately...

Will I have the legal right to retain my child in the event my ex's county issues stay-at-home orders and my county is safer?

The Dallas County family law judges have issued statements that they do not consider stay at home orders sufficient cause to withhold a child from...

Can I discharge even part of my student loans in bankruptcy?

You can seek a discharge of the student loan debt in certain circumstances. Do you yourself have any disability? That would be a stronger position...

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I think you are asking if you can drive a car belonging to your mother's estate. You can do so, as long as other beneficiaries to that car do not...

No, he cannot sell the property without you first probating your mom's Will. There are ways around it, however, he would need more time, like...

Can atty "float" his probate representation to related, but separate lawsuit while refusing to confirm representation?

This sounds like a mess. Please contact an attorney to represent YOU.