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My friend and her baby father don't want the baby but I told them that I would take how do I go about that?
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Answered on April 17, 2019
You would need to adopt the baby, which requires filing an adoption suit and having the biological parents sign a waiver to terminate their rights.
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Can you be given full custody of a child while out on bail for a felony DWI (child under 15) ?
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Answered on April 17, 2019
While I do not think that there is any outright prohibition against your husband being appointed Managing Conservator. There are provisions for...
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How do I go about changing possession and access to children on divorce decree?
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Answered on April 17, 2019
First of all, the Custody Decree supplants and overrules any agreement you had with your ex-wife. You and your ex must follow the terms of the...
What to do juvenile sexual offender is a sibling?
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Answered on April 17, 2019
This is a tough situation and I agree with Ms. Laster -- you must act NOW!
Furthermore, you have a duty under Texas law:
"(a) A person...
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As TP defendant, if I challenge the federal court's personal jurisdiction over me and prevail, can I still bring a counterclaim?
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Answered on April 17, 2019
Not just No, but Hell No! :-)
If you file a counterclaim, you will have submitted to the jurisdiction of the Court for all purposes. Court's...
Does FRCP allow for amending summary judgment motion based on defendant's response on initial summary judgment ?
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Answered on April 17, 2019
If you are simply adding argument and authority, you can file a reply. Check the local rules of your Federal District Court for details.
If,...
If a court awards the maximum amount of $10,000.00 to the plaintiff, is the cost of the attorney added on to that amount?
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Answered on April 16, 2019
I assume from your question that this is a judgement from a Justice of the Peace Court where the maximum amount in controversy is $10,000,...
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How to proceed with letter from law group in CA "notification of lawsuit filing & civil complaint" for a supposed payday loan?
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Answered on April 16, 2019
It sounds like a scam to me. First of all, one's wages may not be garnished in Texas and secondly, the case would have to be filed in JP Court,...
What method of service for a Writ of Garnishment is acceptable for a civil suit in a Texas JP court (certified USPS mail, etc.)?
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Answered on April 16, 2019
A writ of garnishment must be served on the garnishee by a Sheriff or Constable. Service by a private process server is ineffective.
Note that...
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If my case in county court was dismissed with prejudice can I file it in district court?
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Answered on April 15, 2019
If it was dismissed with prejudice, you cannot refile. If, however, it was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, you should be able to refile in...
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