My husband died Feb. 15, 2012, what do I need to do?

I'm very sorry for your loss. It's not easy to lose a loved one, especially a husband. Mr. Foley's advice may be correct in Arkansas, but not in...

Pro Se divorce tarrant county

My advice is to hire an attorney; especially if you have issues that need any sort of temporary order or restraining order.

I need to advice on filing on my x girlfriend whom I have a child by. She left 3weeks ago and has not allowed me to see my baby

Yes. You need a lawyer to do that. My office handles such cases and there are numerous other lawyers for you to review on Avvo. I recommend...

How do I go about filing for a divorce when my husband is in jail?

I'm sorry you're having to go through this. But, the best way to proceed with this is to schedule an initial consult with a lawyer to talk about...

How can i change my son's last name

Generally, until your son turns 18, the Court will need both parents' permission to change the last name of your son.

Difference between marriage and common law

There is no difference between the two; in Texas you're either married or you're not. A common-law marriage occurs when 1) you have a present...

Im 15 yrs old and i would like to change my last name to my mother's maiden name

Ms. Duarte is correct.

Is marriage still legal?

Yes, you are still married. Even if there was a terrible mistake on the certificate such as wrong names etc., you would still have a valid informal...

How extensive is common law marriage in the state of Texas? Is child custody included in this type of divorce?

Mr. Corbin is NOT correct; there is no requirement to file a form for a common-law or informal marriage in Texas. Just because you MAY file a form...

I'm sorry you're going through a break-up. That can't be easy for you after 17 years. There aren't likely any direct protections in the law as...