I was sexually abused from 10 to 16 and reported it to my school and mother. No action was ever taken. Is there recourse?

$39 is something that AVVO runs for a brief conversation with an attorney. Most attorneys charge much more than that per hour (usually several...

I am Pro Se. And I have a hearing coming up on a motion I filed. Can I present letter to court of what I intend to argue.

There are several different things that you can offer. You can give the Court a list of what you are requesting--but you should also tell the...

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What is considered admissible in a court hearing? Is hearsay admissible?

That is why we go to law school--to learn about these matters. The guidelines are in the Texas Rules of Evidence. Generally hearsay is...

Personal Injury settlement

Have an attorney review it. If the insurance company (or payer) tenders the right check and the other parties tenders an appropriate release of...

I live in Texas, how will the property be divided in the divorce?

Generally it is a 50/50 split of the community property (property accumulated during the marriage other than inheritance, gifts and the proceeds of...

Both vehicles are in my wife's name am I entitled to one vehicle if we divorce?

You are only entitled to a portion of the community property accumulated during the marriage. If she owned the vehicles before the marriage they...

Contested divorce process when petitioner is incarcerated and has been for the entire marriage and was not with her before?

Hire an attorney. It makes no sense to request mediation if one party is in prison. The case should be set for trial.

I have a question

No, not unless your order gives you that right--which would be rare. You could ask the other parent for a favor of getting to see her in her costume.

If my sons father doesn't pay child support, can I deny him visitation?

No absolutely not. If you have an order for him to pay child support and he doesn't pay--you can file a motion for enforcement against him. But...

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce??

You need a lawyer for all the reasons you stated in your own post. If you don't know your rights, how will you know what is fair? It would be...