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Unmarried couple, father has 2 PI's, DWI and Hit and Run what is the likely hood of him getting custody of our 15month old.

Duane's answer | Answered on May 25, 2010

As with the other answer, I'd agree that, based soley on the facts you presented, you might be the better candidate for primary possession. ...

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I want to stay in the marital home.He's agreed and has suggested to transfer the house deeds to my name. Is this possible?

Duane's answer | Answered on April 13, 2010

If your divorce is pending, then the Final Decree should award the property to you and your husband will need to execute a deed conveying his...

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Are work /employee retirement accounts considered to be community property in the state of Texas?

Duane's answer | Answered on April 13, 2010

Retirement benefits earned or accrued during the marriage are considered community property in Texas and subject to division by the Court. The...

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Can I request a modification to a visitation order?

Duane's answer | Answered on March 31, 2010

You may be able to request a modification of your Order. There are certain requirements for a modificaiton to occur, the primary one being that...

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I have been married a little over a month and i need an annulment what do i do??

Duane's answer | Answered on March 10, 2010

I agree with Mr. Browde. I have posted a Legal Guide on Texas annulments that should give you some additional info. The link is below.

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I live in tx and the father and i are not together, does he have any rights to the child .

Duane's answer | Answered on March 04, 2010

The father has rights to the child once he is established as the father and for so long as his rights aren't terminated. If you weren't married at...

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Do I have to request for a name change?

Duane's answer | Answered on February 25, 2010

No, if you never changed your name when you got married, you should not have to request a name change back. However, it doesn't cost anything more...

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Married for 5yrs in TX and I haven't had any employment. Can I get a spousal support?

Duane's answer | Answered on February 24, 2010

Regarding your first question, unless there has been family violence, you probably don't qualify for post-divorce spousal support or alimony. ...

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What course of action am I able or need to take when my husband files a divorce and has me served?

Duane's answer | Answered on February 23, 2010

Just about any funds or property acquired during marriage, whether income you earned or your husband earned, is considered community property in...

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Can I get an annullment if I was married by proxy and he has always been incarcerated?

Duane's answer | Answered on February 18, 2010

First, of course, you can always file for divorce. If he has been incarcerated the entire marriage, it should be fairly simple. While everything...

Duane L. Coker's Answers (125)

Unmarried couple, father has 2 PI's, DWI and Hit and Run what is the likely hood of him getting custody of our 15month old.

I want to stay in the marital home.He's agreed and has suggested to transfer the house deeds to my name. Is this possible?

Are work /employee retirement accounts considered to be community property in the state of Texas?

Can I request a modification to a visitation order?

I have been married a little over a month and i need an annulment what do i do??

I live in tx and the father and i are not together, does he have any rights to the child .

Do I have to request for a name change?

Married for 5yrs in TX and I haven't had any employment. Can I get a spousal support?

What course of action am I able or need to take when my husband files a divorce and has me served?

Can I get an annullment if I was married by proxy and he has always been incarcerated?