First, common-law marriage is recognized in Texas. It has the same status as a formal marriage. As long as you've lived together, held yourself...

Can my divorce be considered null and void if my husband lied about his age on the marriage license?

You'll have to do something to dissolve the marriage. Either file for divorce or annulment.

Am I in trouble for re marrying my finance, as I was advised that I was legal to marry as I had been separated over 23yrs

I agree with attorney Leonard, but I want to add that if your first wife has died or divorced you sometime over the last 23 years, you're fine. ...

At what age do children have input on their living situation?

The court can take the child's preference into consideration after the child reaches the age of 12. But the children's preference is only one...

It's possible that either of two counties might have jurisdiction. The divorce must be filed in the county in which the person filing has lived...

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Do i need to hire an attorney ?

I strongly urge you to obtain legal counsel. This is not something you want to handle yourself.

How can I prove that my husband is misusing our son's SSI benefits?

There are restrictions on how a representative payee, like a parent for minor child, spends SSI benefits. The monthly benefits must be used for...

The affidavit is the evidence supporting the motion. Substantively, a motion for substituted service and alternative service are identical. I...

I've told my husband to move out and he refuses, we live with my mom do I need to get a restraining order?

If your husband has committed an act of family violence against you, your mother or your children, you can probably get a protective order...

Can my landlord do this?

Emotional Support Animals (ESA) have a different status under the law than service animals. Under the Fair Housing Act, a landlord must make...