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If I all ready have my divorce papers do I still need a lawyer to fill them out our help fill them out.

James's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

I would never recommend that anyone attempt a divorce with children without retaining counsel.

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WE ARE THINKING OF GETTING Uncontested Divorce IN HARRIS . WHAT WOULD BE COST AND IS IT FIX FEE ??THX

James's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

If this were a simple divorce with no children, I would have no reservations referring you to several good self-help sites. You should not...

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WE ARE THINKING OF GETTING Uncontested Divorce IN HARRIS .

James's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

Provided there are no complications (custom visitation orders, etc.) you should find a lot of lawyers that could do this for under $1000 and...

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Can I have a charge of aggravated robbery expunged? Or is it easier to have a motion of non disclosure done, in Texas?

James's answer | Answered on September 30, 2014

If your case was discharged more than five years ago, you should be eligible to file for nondisclosure. You cannot have it expunged.

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Does an officer have to offer the breath test at the scene for BWI?

James's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Since BWI can be proven by means other than BAC, yes, you can be arrested if they feel they have good reason you were impaired while operating. ...

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My son are resident it Texas, my wife legally is still commuting but live in Wisconsin,can she take and change my son residency?

James's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

Since there are no orders, anything goes. If you know you are getting divorced, file now and possibly get a restraining order from taking the...

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How can i gain custody for my 3 kids?

James's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

Anyone that receives notice that someone else has custody of their children should see a lawyer immediately. If it can be shown that attendance...

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Do I have to pay rent until 8/12 when my lease EXPIRES 7/3 and I gave notice 7/12? Mgmt says I have to so it'll be 30 days.

James's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

If you actually did only *tell* them you were moving, you may have more problems yet. Notices usually need to be in writing. Plus, if you did not...

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Alliance for children is pushing my child to have counseling. Is this a good idea? Will what she says be used in court?

James's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

If by "them", you mean investigators, there should be no requirement that you inform them of the counseling sessions. If the counselor uncovers...

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Can I ask for more than 50% in a fault divorce? Do I get 50% of increase in income accrued on his retirement investments in TX.

James's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

You may have some problem establishing fault, at least to the extent to obtaining more that half of community assets. Courts would be looking for...

James D. Roark's Answers (577)

If I all ready have my divorce papers do I still need a lawyer to fill them out our help fill them out.

WE ARE THINKING OF GETTING Uncontested Divorce IN HARRIS . WHAT WOULD BE COST AND IS IT FIX FEE ??THX

WE ARE THINKING OF GETTING Uncontested Divorce IN HARRIS .

Can I have a charge of aggravated robbery expunged? Or is it easier to have a motion of non disclosure done, in Texas?

Does an officer have to offer the breath test at the scene for BWI?

My son are resident it Texas, my wife legally is still commuting but live in Wisconsin,can she take and change my son residency?

How can i gain custody for my 3 kids?

Do I have to pay rent until 8/12 when my lease EXPIRES 7/3 and I gave notice 7/12? Mgmt says I have to so it'll be 30 days.

Alliance for children is pushing my child to have counseling. Is this a good idea? Will what she says be used in court?

Can I ask for more than 50% in a fault divorce? Do I get 50% of increase in income accrued on his retirement investments in TX.