Questions answered by James Ryland Miller

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How do I go about changing my son's last name in Texas?

James's answer | Answered on October 29, 2011

I agree with Mr. Geffen. You should consult a family lawyer about this issues because even a name change without an adoption is a lawsuit in Texas.

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Stop the sale of home left equally to me and my sister, shes the executor selling for cash and dont need my signiture.

James's answer | Answered on October 21, 2011

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this problem. It's never easy to lose a loved one; let alone have to squabble with another family member...

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Been Divorced for 15 years; house still in both our names; Need to sell house but ex-wife will not sign agreement to sell

James's answer | Answered on October 20, 2011

The other lawyers are right; you need to check the divorce decree. Even if it's silent, you can bring a lawsuit to 'partition' the property. I'd...

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Can i file for divorce the county we were married in but not the county i live in?

James's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

It's going to be hard to never let your ex know about your address if there are children involved. But, if you use a lawyer, you can put the...

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Can I be required to pay for a community internet service?

James's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

Whether you have to pay or not depends on what's in your lease. If it says you have to pay in your lease... well, you likely have to pay.

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Can you answer if you didn't get serve

James's answer | Answered on October 17, 2011

Generally you want to answer so there's not a chance that the plaintiff found some other way to "effect service" on you without actually handing it...

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How can I prevent my soon to be ex husband from getting 50/50 custody of our 5 month old baby?

James's answer | Answered on October 13, 2011

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. It must be really scary. Ms. Foley is correct that it is unlikely your husband will get 50/50 if...

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If u agree to not defame another party in settlement agreement this yr&commented on line abt them years ago,can they sue4slander

James's answer | Answered on October 13, 2011

Double jeopardy only applies to criminal charges. A settlement agreement is a civil law contract between the parties. I wouldn't worry too much...

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Can a roomate refuse to get off the lease if she is not living here anymore or paying any rent or utilities?

James's answer | Answered on October 13, 2011

Maybe you should offer to pay her parents back $300.00 for her to sign papers to be removed from the lease? But, it likely will require your...

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CHALLENGE: name change. i changed my name in califorina, ca, now living in texas an i can not get an id due to different laws.

James's answer | Answered on October 13, 2011

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this problem. But, it's never wise to 'go on the run' from the government. While I can't speak for...

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How do I go about changing my son's last name in Texas?

Stop the sale of home left equally to me and my sister, shes the executor selling for cash and dont need my signiture.

Been Divorced for 15 years; house still in both our names; Need to sell house but ex-wife will not sign agreement to sell

Can i file for divorce the county we were married in but not the county i live in?

Can I be required to pay for a community internet service?

Can you answer if you didn't get serve

How can I prevent my soon to be ex husband from getting 50/50 custody of our 5 month old baby?

If u agree to not defame another party in settlement agreement this yr&commented on line abt them years ago,can they sue4slander

Can a roomate refuse to get off the lease if she is not living here anymore or paying any rent or utilities?

CHALLENGE: name change. i changed my name in califorina, ca, now living in texas an i can not get an id due to different laws.