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Jail time for not paying child support?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You should hire an attorney who will go after him aggressively. Both criminal and civil contempt can be available. The penalty is 6 months per...

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When getting married can someone sign for you if your in jail?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Texas no longer allows proxy marriage for inmates. You might be able to have him execute a Declaration of Informal Marriage and file it with the...

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How do I go by getting married?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Start by being very clear with your PO whether you will be revoked if you get married. Or are you hoping that by being married you will get around...

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My husband had house but for 10 years I've been paying half of bills, house payment, taxes, insurance. Will his kids get half?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

I'm assuming that this is a divorce and not a probate question. You'll need to hire an attorney to help you. Depending on when the house was...

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Adoption or Adult Name Change

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You should talk to an attorney to discuss what your goals are and how best to accomplish them. If it is the name and inheritance rights, a name...

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If a injunction is only presented in court 5 months after the fact and was not seen or signed by the defendant, is it valid?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Take your decree to an attorney ASAP. You need a face to face consultation.

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A stay at home mom who wanna divorce &just have 2 years Green Card(Feb2013).Will i have to come back to my country with nothing?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Consult an attorney. You don't have to accept his offer. You may be able to get him to pay your legal fees. Talk to an attorney about your...

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Can my fathers wife sell my father's vehicle's and personal effects without his childrens consent.

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Get a copy of the will and consult an attorney. If you can not get a copy and it hasn't been offered for probate, hire an attorney and file...

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Why would it not be recommended to represent myself in my divorce?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You answered your own question when you said he's screwed you out of child support and property. That may not be the case. You do need an attorney...

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My grandmother's sister who lived in Ca. bought a home for her here in TX back in 1986, because they didn't have credit.

Maria's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You'll need to hire a probate attorney. You will need to know how the house was addressed in your grandmother's sister's estate. Your grandmother...

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Jail time for not paying child support?

When getting married can someone sign for you if your in jail?

How do I go by getting married?

My husband had house but for 10 years I've been paying half of bills, house payment, taxes, insurance. Will his kids get half?

Adoption or Adult Name Change

If a injunction is only presented in court 5 months after the fact and was not seen or signed by the defendant, is it valid?

A stay at home mom who wanna divorce &just have 2 years Green Card(Feb2013).Will i have to come back to my country with nothing?

Can my fathers wife sell my father's vehicle's and personal effects without his childrens consent.

Why would it not be recommended to represent myself in my divorce?

My grandmother's sister who lived in Ca. bought a home for her here in TX back in 1986, because they didn't have credit.