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How can I file for divorce with kids & asking for spousal support for his adultery &wrong doings & I have proof

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

You need a lawyer. You can use community funds )like a credit card) for the retainer, and you can ask that he pay any further legal fees you...

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Does the TX OAG complete a income withholding order when they reopen a case that already has a final child support order in it?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

Hire a lawyer. The mandatory IWO has lots of tricks to it. You can ask the OAG, but that is the option that will take the longest.

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Can an unmarried woman give her child the last name of the man if he is not present at birth and lays no claim to the child?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

If no one objects, the mother can give the child whatever name she chooses. That does not establish a parent-child relationship. If you might be...

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Divorce that was filed in Oklahoma by my husband, can I hire a Texas attorney and have this case moved to the Texas courts?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

Where did you live while you were married? Where have the children lived the past 6 months? Was the case JUST filed? Sit down with a lawyer...

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Can I take legal action against my ex- husband?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

You should sit down with a lawyer to discuss your options. If he completed the requirements for unsupervised visits, then you might not be able to...

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A Sgt police officer called me to notify me of my ex-husband passing. We have 1 son 2gether and 2nd child whereabouts unknown

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

If there is no will, your son and the daughter will probably inherit the estate. You need a lawyer. This is not something I just say. It's...

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If child is alleged mine, but mother has not went to court or to get DNA (I filed child support and dna on myself) Should I buy

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

If you think there is a good chance you are the father, you should buy diapers and kick in about 20% of your take-home pay while you get this...

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How can i get a passport for my little kid although my husband does not intend to give a permission?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

Is there an existing order from Texas about the child? Hire a lawyer (many will work with you via email or Skype) and get a court order. Are...

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I live in Texas now but have a support order from Ga. Would it help me to move the order to Texas to collect support?

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

You can file an enforcement action. Hire a lawyer to discuss whether the enforcement should be in Georgia or Texas. He can be held in contempt...

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I want visitation to my grandson and believe I need legal interaction.

Maria's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

You need to hire a lawyer. You'll have to overcome the legal presumptions and prove that seeing you is in the child's best interest. This is not...

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How can I file for divorce with kids & asking for spousal support for his adultery &wrong doings & I have proof

Does the TX OAG complete a income withholding order when they reopen a case that already has a final child support order in it?

Can an unmarried woman give her child the last name of the man if he is not present at birth and lays no claim to the child?

Divorce that was filed in Oklahoma by my husband, can I hire a Texas attorney and have this case moved to the Texas courts?

Can I take legal action against my ex- husband?

A Sgt police officer called me to notify me of my ex-husband passing. We have 1 son 2gether and 2nd child whereabouts unknown

If child is alleged mine, but mother has not went to court or to get DNA (I filed child support and dna on myself) Should I buy

How can i get a passport for my little kid although my husband does not intend to give a permission?

I live in Texas now but have a support order from Ga. Would it help me to move the order to Texas to collect support?

I want visitation to my grandson and believe I need legal interaction.