If one spouse dies in Texas, does the other spouse automatically get the real estate?

Hire a lawyer and write a will. The cost if getting it done right is much less than the added cost of probating an estate without a will. That is...

I have custody of my 10 yr old daughter since birth and live in TX. According to TX law you can claim retroactive child support

There are many "maybe's" here. Sit down with a family lawyer to discuss. Think more in terms of four years back support.

I recently had a baby and my husband is not the bio father. How do I get the baby's fathers name on the birth certificate?

You will need a paternity suit. If your husband can't be found, he'll be served by publication and an ad litem will be appointed. You need a court...

I want to change my children's last name, how do I go about doing so?

Sit down with a lawyer and discuss both the idea of a name change and the idea of stepparent adoption. You have several options, depending on how...

Can an 18 fix his girlfriend papers if she is 21 and in mexico

He should sit down with an immigration attorney and understand all the pros and cobs of marrying someone who wants to get a green card.

Can custody be won against a determined lawyered up mother, who is emotionally abusing her 15 year old son?

Where is Father's lawyer? He needs one. I believe that Ms. Laster (who also responded to this post) goes to Fort Worth and I know her to be...

I am a mother that had a court hearing today and the father was given primary residence of the child. How can I appeal the case?

He won because he took it seriously and hired a lawyer. You could have. Your best bet is to hire a lawyer in the next 24 hours.

Attorney did not appear on Temporary hearing trail for divorce case in Texas and the court went and did the hearing without him.

You need to talk to your lawyer about this.

How can you legally change a minors last name in Texas?

If bio dad agrees, it is a pretty easy suit if you have a lawyer. If bio dad does not agree, kiddo can change his name when he is 18.

Is there anything I should consider?

Most courts won't allow you to make that agreement anyway. Forget it. It's not good for you or for your child. There is nothing to lose by...

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