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Where can I find a legal form to file a petition for two minors (on 1 form) for a name change in Texas

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Depending on whether there have been orders about those children before and whether those were in one or separate cases, you may or may not be able...

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Divorce+ sworn inventory

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Do yourself a favor and hire an attorney. Most issues related to property division can not be re-done or fixed after the divorce is granted. It...

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My 80 year old mother was divorced in Texas after over 30 years of marriage in 2005. Her exhusband died a year after the

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Hire an attorney as soon as possible. Depending on the type of policy, it may pay to her as the named beneficiary or to his estate. Because they...

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My step father adopted me when I was 5 and when he divorced my mom around 14, he divorced me too.

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

I'm sorry he is being such a jerk to you. I hope that you can find other people in your life to fill the father role in a healthy way. Because...

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My father recently passed away and we can't find his will. Is there any way to find out if he filed one?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Hire a lawyer, file as though the will is lost. His widow may be compelled to produce it if it exists. Also, look through his check book or...

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My father recently died intestate. He purchased his home prior to marriage. Can his current spouse move people in to the home?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

You need an attorney. Use the search function on this site to find a probate attorney in the county where the house is located.

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My aunt's son is ripping her off. Can my aunt (91 yrs old) be legally helped even if it appears that she doesn't want any help?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Call the bar association to see what free or low cost options may be available. Also talk to some attorneys - the fees may be less than you...

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What are the appropriate steps to take if the non-custodial parent cannot get in contact with the custodial parent?

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Both parents are required to keep the other and the court updated with address and employment information. Hire a lawyer an enforce. If you...

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Custody of my boys.

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

If there are Orders from the SC court, that's where you have to file your modification. You'll need a lawyer there. Maybe skype in addition to...

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Do i need to tell the court or get permission to move away from ex when there is a child involved

Maria's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

You can move wherever you like. It's your child's residence that is limited. Read the order. If you do not live close by, 50/50 will not be...

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Where can I find a legal form to file a petition for two minors (on 1 form) for a name change in Texas

Divorce+ sworn inventory

My 80 year old mother was divorced in Texas after over 30 years of marriage in 2005. Her exhusband died a year after the

My step father adopted me when I was 5 and when he divorced my mom around 14, he divorced me too.

My father recently passed away and we can't find his will. Is there any way to find out if he filed one?

My father recently died intestate. He purchased his home prior to marriage. Can his current spouse move people in to the home?

My aunt's son is ripping her off. Can my aunt (91 yrs old) be legally helped even if it appears that she doesn't want any help?

What are the appropriate steps to take if the non-custodial parent cannot get in contact with the custodial parent?

Custody of my boys.

Do i need to tell the court or get permission to move away from ex when there is a child involved