What are the requirements for a slander suit in texas ?

Great answer from Mr. Bain. Most defamation cases are tough to prove.

If truly a gift then they are yours. If pushed, you could bring the matter into JP Court; might be more than he wants his wife to know!

Do I need an attorney to file for physical custody of my children?

You need a real-time attorney to help you.

My stepfather is trying to keep me from my mother who has developed dementia

You listed this as Child Custody? How old are you? Is your mother legally incapacitated? Is step- a legal guardian?

Could I be penalized in any way if I don't pick up my child on the scheduled visitation days?

Visitation is a right, not a duty. If you cannot abide by the terms of the decree then get it changed. If you don't pick up on the day stated ex...

Help with flood insurance

Not a Flood Insurance issue. NFIP policies don't cover on these facts.

Ex girl friend was in the process of paying me for her jeep. Jeep is registered in my name only.

Pay a private investigator to find her and the Jeep. That'll probably cost you about as much as making the payments. You are very lucky that...

Can my husband or soon to be ex husband lose his citizenship if I found out he married me just to get his papers?

Stop what you are doing right now and go talk to an attorney. You might have grounds for an annulment, but it might be more to your benefit to get...

Will a judge over-ride a custody agreement between my soon to be ex husband and I?

Chances of getting what you want improve if you'll retain an attorney to help.

What is foregoing modification home

Please post more info. Is this a contract term you want defined? Or what?