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My aunt requested my mom and my brothers she past away does that mean the case is dead too??

Maria's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

I'm sorry, I have no idea what you are asking. Please repost with more background and detail.

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Can leaving the house be used by the other party as a justification to obtain a divorce at fault?

Maria's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

You should talk to a lawyer about the details of your situation. You ca not get useful advice based on the few sentences provided. I would have to...

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Not able to see grand daughter against court order mother failed drug test in court & how to save her from drug abusing family?

Maria's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

If you have an order for visitation, file an enforcement. Use the search function in this site to find an attorney near you.

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My fiance ex-wife just passed. We live in Texas, We have found out that he was not divorced from her. What are his rights?

Maria's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

If she is dead, they are no longer married. However if they were legally married at the time of her death, he should find out whether she had a...

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I'm a male, what are my rights in a paternity case

Maria's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

It sounds like you will be a father. Hire a lawyer. Then get a DNA test and then orders about support and visitation regarding the child.

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Can I freeze my deceased father's accounts and contest his will writtens days before he died from cancer?

Maria's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

Hire an attorney ASAP. get a tro and written notice to the relevant financial institutions. Do not wait.

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Can my tax refund be frozen if I am being asked to pay child support?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

After the order is signed by a judge, then your tax refund can be garnished for back or retroactive support. So get your 2013 taxes filed asap and...

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How long does the judge have to set a hearing in a probate case (without a will)?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

You can call the court to find out the status. Trying to do this pro se and from out if state is not a good idea. It would be smart to call a few...

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Williamson County, Tx, Mom died without a will. Two living heirs. No property except $14000 SS disability card. What do we do?

Maria's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

Do hire a lawyer to help. But it sounds like a very inexpensive thing to do. Probably in the $500 - $1000 range. But talk to a lawyer who will ask...

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In Texas, my grandson and his girlfriend have 4 children. They broke up.The mother signed a paper giving guardianship to her mom

Maria's answer | Answered on January 31, 2014

Your grandson needs to hire a family lawyer. He should do this Monday. It would be helpful to have a copy if the document girlfriend executed. ...

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My aunt requested my mom and my brothers she past away does that mean the case is dead too??

Can leaving the house be used by the other party as a justification to obtain a divorce at fault?

Not able to see grand daughter against court order mother failed drug test in court & how to save her from drug abusing family?

My fiance ex-wife just passed. We live in Texas, We have found out that he was not divorced from her. What are his rights?

I'm a male, what are my rights in a paternity case

Can I freeze my deceased father's accounts and contest his will writtens days before he died from cancer?

Can my tax refund be frozen if I am being asked to pay child support?

How long does the judge have to set a hearing in a probate case (without a will)?

Williamson County, Tx, Mom died without a will. Two living heirs. No property except $14000 SS disability card. What do we do?

In Texas, my grandson and his girlfriend have 4 children. They broke up.The mother signed a paper giving guardianship to her mom