My husband and I have been separated for over 20 years. He is forcing me to sell our home ($500,000) and wants half.

Texas is a community property state. All property (whether a house, bank account, furniture, etc.) is presumed to be community property and subject...

Family Law attorney in Dallas

I agree with the prior two posts. You have raised some good questions. In addition, you should consider whether he it is in your child's best...

Ms. Laster gave you a great answer. If the decree is signed by both parties, then you do not need to file a motion to enter. Yes, I would attempt...

My 16 year old God daughter was recently kicked out by her dad. Her mom is deceased. Can I get legal custody of her

Use the Find a Lawyer tab at the top of the page to locate an experienced family law attorney in your area. You will first need to determine if you...

How can or do I request a motion to transfer divorce case venue from one county to another?

Consult with an attorney in Bexas county. Transferring a case is usually not a DIY project.

We filed in December,the 61 day cooling off period is over. how long do we have before we have to start all over?

It depends. In some counties there are local rules in place which dictate how long a case is on file before a dismissal date is set. For example,...

How do I get my child support properly adjusted?

I agree with Heather. You can try to OAG's office again. You may want to consult with an attorney to make sure you meet the requirements to seek a...

Co-parenting woes

No, you are not asking too much by wanting reasonable notice to trade days. If the court order states that you have weekly dinner with your kids on...

Does the NCP still get the Thur. of an extended holiday weekend if the weekend itself is chosen as part of the CPs summer days?

The terms of the order control. The order probably says CP's weekend begins Friday at 6:00 p.m. and ends Sunday at 6:00 p.m. The extended holiday...

Let's review what you are asking - Should you ask your mom if she can pay back the child support? Yes, if you need the money and feel that she owes...