In Texas, when a person dies without a will, their estate passes according to Texas laws on intestacy. The property goes to your grandmother's...

What does a birth certificate say?

The current forms for birth certificates in Texas allow you to list Mother, Father or Parent. If you have any sort of gestation agreement, you...

Who should I contact to learn how to purchase an abandoned property?

If your aunt had a valid will, her property would have been distributed according to the wishes she provided in the will. If your mother was the...

How do I file a change in court order for child support if support was declined in the divorce decree?

The first thing you can do is contact the Office of the Attorney General to discuss whether they would be willing to attempt to collect child...

Can I respond to a Petition for divorce by my ex by requesting it to be declared void?

Technically, if she was already legally married, your marriage is not valid. However, you need to contact a local family law attorney to discuss...

If you were served with papers, you have a finite amount of time to file your answer or risk a default judgment in the case. Your first step is to...

If your employment situation has changed since the time of your last child support order, you must contact an attorney to discuss a possible...

In order for your wife to proceed with the divorce, you have to be served or sign a waiver of service. If you are uncertain about the waiver you...

Can the alleged father court order me to get a paternity test? And can I refuse to have it done?

If the court orders you to have your son undergo genetic testing to determine paternity, then you have to follow the court order. Some genetic...

Although an Affidavit of Heirship is a relatively simple document, if you have an asbestos claim for the estate, you should contact a local Probate...