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Is there an attorney in the North Houston area willing to help with a step parent adoption for $1800.00?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 14, 2016

I can't solicit your business. You can get in touch with me, or any other attorney, by using the Find a Lawyer function or the Contact this Lawyer...

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What are the legalities around leaving the country for good for a divorced man owing child support costs?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 14, 2016

There are now international treaties on enforcement of child support. You won't escape it. And a hold will eventually be placed on your passport....

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I just filed for divorce yesterday but which form do I send the respondent the clerk didn't give me nothing I'm confused.

Maria's answer | Answered on July 14, 2016

You need to get a citation issued and have a process server serve it on Respondent.

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Can I get rights to a child I have raised for 8 yrs.

Maria's answer | Answered on July 14, 2016

You might be the presumed father. Get into a lawyer's office ASAP.

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I want my spouse to adopt my child. If he currently has no legal father, can I initiate an adoption proceeding?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 14, 2016

The court will probably appoint an ad Litem to represent the Unknown Father. This is not a DIY case, you'll want to hire a lawyer.

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My mentally ill son needs a continuance in a child support hearing in Harris Co., does it need to be requested by an attorney?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

It sounds like he would be better served by hiring an attorney. Use the Find a Lawyer function or the Contact this Lawyer button to get in touch...

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Can me and my new husband have his ex wife change her name back to her maiden name as well as their daughter?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

He has zero control over the name his ex and the child use. If he wants to have a different name than they do, he is free to file a legal name...

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Can my wife change her daughters last name to mine?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

The name change will require the consent of the other parent. It's probably more efficient to do the name change as part of the adoption. You...

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I'm a stay at home mom of our 2 year old and am pregnant due in November. My husband and I are separated. What are my rights?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 13, 2016

He is either misinformed or lying to you about your property rights. You need your own lawyer. You need to file for divorce and get Temporary...

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What do I do if it's been four months since my fathers death (I'm his only child) and my step mom hasn't let me see it?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 12, 2016

Turn 18. You can't act as a minor, and it ends like the adults around you se not acting. Then hire a probate lawyer and open a probate case....

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

Is there an attorney in the North Houston area willing to help with a step parent adoption for $1800.00?

What are the legalities around leaving the country for good for a divorced man owing child support costs?

I just filed for divorce yesterday but which form do I send the respondent the clerk didn't give me nothing I'm confused.

Can I get rights to a child I have raised for 8 yrs.

I want my spouse to adopt my child. If he currently has no legal father, can I initiate an adoption proceeding?

My mentally ill son needs a continuance in a child support hearing in Harris Co., does it need to be requested by an attorney?

Can me and my new husband have his ex wife change her name back to her maiden name as well as their daughter?

Can my wife change her daughters last name to mine?

I'm a stay at home mom of our 2 year old and am pregnant due in November. My husband and I are separated. What are my rights?

What do I do if it's been four months since my fathers death (I'm his only child) and my step mom hasn't let me see it?