Can a non relative apply for emergecy guardianship of a minor?

It's possible; but you'll need to sit down with a good guardianship lawyer. The court will likely require that any guardian be represented by a...

What document should I present to my landlord to say I'm breaking my lease, is there a way we both could benefit from the break?

Don't say you're breaking your lease in writing before you've spoken in person to the landlord. If it's in writing, that may be considered an...

I need an attorney to file a legal malpractice suit in N Texas. Slam dunk.

You should contact the state bar's grievance information helpline at (800) 932-1900. You should know; however, that they rarely get involved with...

I need an attorney in North Texas to file a defamation suit that I have already written. May need some fine tuning. Slam dunk.

Defamation cases are rarely slam dunks as it can be very hard to prove damages, even if you fall into some of the 'per se' categories that are...

My wife is going to rent a car for her son to drive because he has a DWI and does not have a driver's license. He's my stepson

This is a horrible idea and could result in your wife, and possibly you, being sued for negligent entrustment of a motor vehicle if he injures...

I wouldn't worry too much about a lien. If your house is a homestead, there are lots of hoops the contractor has to jump through to have a valid...

My husband passed away from MS in 2010 - intestate. Only property our home. Do I need probate to sell?

You may or may not need to probate; it mostly depends on what the title company will accept. Your signature and a death certificate would likely...

My girlfriend wants to move in with me..how can I do this and protect my assets from common law marriage in Texas.

I recommend not living together until you marry. If nonetheless, you have to let her move in, you can contact a family lawyer to draft a...

How long do I have if I get kicked out of my fathers house?

You should talk to a probate lawyer, it may be that you have partial rights to the house under the intestacy laws. The way for your mom to kick...

Do I need to fill out documents for a small estate affidavit to obtain a letter of testamentary?

Letters of testamentary only come after you probate a valid Will. A small estate affidavit doesn't get you letters testamentary. And the other...