Per divorce agreement...ex is supposed to pay college expense at 1/3 in state rate. He refuses and wont accept my certified mail

Actually, this part of the divorce decree is contractual in nature, and is likely not enforceable by contempt in Texas, as it is prospective and...

How and when shall I try to get the house title changed? And how much does the title name change cost?

This property transfer should be handled as part and parcel of the divorce process. Your husband would execute a special warranty deed to you, and...

My 2nd mortgage is in 1st lien postion. What can I do/

I would contact the title company and tell them you will make a claim in your policy if they don't get things straightened out. The refinance...

I've been displaced by the flood. Is the landlord responsible for my hotel bill while the house is being refurbished? Why not?

You should contact the local American Red Cross; some landlords maintain insurance to pay for this type of loss (since they have contracted to...

My husband and I have a house and 20 acres. We are wanting to divide the property into 4 acre sections.

As in most real estate issues, it depends on location, location, location. If you are in the corporate limits of a town, you would need to file an...

Can a will be disputed in small claims if it under $5,000.00?

A follow up- as a matter of law, an insurance policy is a non-probate asset and is not governed by the terms of a will, but by the terms of the...

Can a will be disputed in small claims if it under $5,000.00?

No; in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Probate Code, all matters pertaining to estate, including actions on wills or by or against the...

Yes; as a general rule a scan or copy of the original will only be admissible if the original is unavailable, as the original document constitutes...

I requested a secured loan and sent the fee, I decided to cancel and requested my money back, now they refuse to return it?

You can meet with their lawyer alone, but I would call the Texas Attorney General's office to report them to the Consumer Protection Division. You...

Usually any award of cash based upon any game will be considered gambling for state law purposes, and you would have to comply with all the...