Questions answered by Thomas John Baker

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I am in DESPERATE need of help in a highly contested divorce going to Final Trial in less than two weeks!

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

You have an attorney-- you must go talk to that person about whether to change counsel. If you seek to change counsel time is of the essence and...

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My son has been robbed 2 times in 1 week. Can he break his lease?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

They need to take the lease to counsel who handles landlord-tenant property law for advice on whether they can vacate the lease legally.

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Is it illegal for a mother to collect child support when she gave up costdy of the child to family member.

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

It is not illegal if the order under which support is being paid has not been modified to redirect the payments and change custody. You need...

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Is my divorce finalized if we haven't signed the final decree?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

Please consult and retain family law counsel if you do not have counsel. That decree's correctness is one of the most important aspects of your...

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If a young couple who have an infant together are unmarried, what is the fathers legal visitation and rights?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

Get family law counsel to represent you and file a paternity suit and get orders made. Your baby is very young, but steps have to be taken to...

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I have an 18 month old child. what does the family code say regarding visitation for children 18 months to 3 years? Thank you.

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

This appears in Texas.Law.Helps: Visitation for Children under Age 3 Information By Patricia D. Henderson, Esq. While an infant, the...

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After 30day eviction is up how long does it take who's my family member files in court for delivered to me.

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

Texas Property Code Sec. 24.005. NOTICE TO VACATE PRIOR TO FILING EVICTION SUIT. (a) If the occupant is a tenant under a written lease or oral...

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What to if I turn 18 and I've never gotten child support.

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

The child support is your mother's claim. You can help her and encourage her to file a case. If she has an order, it is an enforcement. If...

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Does it help if my friend still stay in his marriage before petitioning for child custody OR wait until he finishes the divorce?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

Your friend needs to consult family law counsel and immigration law counsel if he wants to try to help the mother to acquire legal status to remain...

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What questions should be asking about custody and visitation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

You need attorney representation if you do not have it. If you have it you need to talk to that attorney. Are temporary orders in place for...

Thomas John Baker's Answers (19719)

I am in DESPERATE need of help in a highly contested divorce going to Final Trial in less than two weeks!

My son has been robbed 2 times in 1 week. Can he break his lease?

Is it illegal for a mother to collect child support when she gave up costdy of the child to family member.

Is my divorce finalized if we haven't signed the final decree?

If a young couple who have an infant together are unmarried, what is the fathers legal visitation and rights?

I have an 18 month old child. what does the family code say regarding visitation for children 18 months to 3 years? Thank you.

After 30day eviction is up how long does it take who's my family member files in court for delivered to me.

What to if I turn 18 and I've never gotten child support.

Does it help if my friend still stay in his marriage before petitioning for child custody OR wait until he finishes the divorce?

What questions should be asking about custody and visitation?