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I've been married for 23 years to the same man but we have been divorced twice to each other but I have been married to him for

Duane's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

Post divorce spousal support in Texas is only available in certain specific situations, involving a number of factors, including, but not limited...

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My husband wants to adopt my daughter. How do I go about doing it without the biological fathers consent?

Duane's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

If the father would cooperate, the case would involve a voluntary termination of his rights and a stepparent adoption by your current husband. ...

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I am a mom of 2 boys 12 & 14 they have always lived with me, their dad is trying to get 50/50 in order to avoid paying child sup

Duane's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

Sorry, should read "variables" in both places. My typing is off today! :-)

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I am a mom of 2 boys 12 & 14 they have always lived with me, their dad is trying to get 50/50 in order to avoid paying child sup

Duane's answer | Answered on February 23, 2011

Hi, your question involves a lot of complex varialbes, one being the age of the kids. Since they're 12 and 14, it's likely any judge would at...

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My husband wouldn't leave the house and was threatening me so I moved out but he still kept it up he wont leave house

Duane's answer | Answered on February 09, 2011

I agree with Thomas. With the possible separate property issues, you should definitely contact a good family lawyer in the county in which your...

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Me and the mother could not come into aggrement for backpay on child support. the child is 7 and i never knew of this child.

Duane's answer | Answered on December 30, 2010

Back child support for a child that you did not know about is something the Judge has some level of discretion on. It is often possible to reach...

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My Divorce is final. But we still can't communicate succesfully about the kids.

Duane's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

Most family lawyers offer a low cost (sometimes free) consult to new clients. I would contact a good family lawyer in your area and ask them if...

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NAME CHANGE

Duane's answer | Answered on December 22, 2010

If you were never married, you should probably go through the legal name change process. This is a simple process that involves filing a petition...

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How do you get the waiver of citation signed if the respondant is in prison?

Duane's answer | Answered on December 21, 2010

Most jails and prisons have a notary on premises and will notarize inmate signatures. My experience has been that you just send the inmate the...

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Can I get my marriage anulled?

Duane's answer | Answered on December 13, 2010

Check out my legal guide on this issue at: http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-qualify-for-an-annulment-in-texas

Duane L. Coker's Answers (125)

I've been married for 23 years to the same man but we have been divorced twice to each other but I have been married to him for

My husband wants to adopt my daughter. How do I go about doing it without the biological fathers consent?

I am a mom of 2 boys 12 & 14 they have always lived with me, their dad is trying to get 50/50 in order to avoid paying child sup

I am a mom of 2 boys 12 & 14 they have always lived with me, their dad is trying to get 50/50 in order to avoid paying child sup

My husband wouldn't leave the house and was threatening me so I moved out but he still kept it up he wont leave house

Me and the mother could not come into aggrement for backpay on child support. the child is 7 and i never knew of this child.

My Divorce is final. But we still can't communicate succesfully about the kids.

NAME CHANGE

How do you get the waiver of citation signed if the respondant is in prison?

Can I get my marriage anulled?