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My mother is in a hospital and she has never had a seizure and she had one last Tuesday, now she's in icu on a ventilator,

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

I think you want a medical malpractice lawyer. If you do not have a medical power of attorney AND a durable power of attorney, you may need to...

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I signed for my mom to be sole managing conservator of my 2 daughters while I was in county jail. I think I was tricked in

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

This is a reminder that you should not sign anything unless you are certain you understand it. Take the document you signed to a lawyer. No one...

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How do I pay for a lawyer for joint custody of a child and obtain alimony payments when I do not work.

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Do hire a lawyer. Put fees on a credit card or get interim fees from him. You can probably get some spousal maintenance during the divorce.

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Can my soon to be ex-husband file a counter petition when he has not been a resident of TX for 90 days or 6 months?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

If you meet the jurisdiction requirements, it's fine. And his filing responsive pleadings fixes any problems you would have had about the court's...

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Is there an attorney in Houston that will prepare court documents so some one could represent themselves if they were paid.

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

What you are asking is sort of like asking someone to give you a powers saw to use without any training in how to use it safely and properly....

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How and when can I get the certified divorce decree after the final hearting date?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

Get a certified copy of the decree from the District Clerk. It will cost $1 per page.

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I want a divorce but very complicated

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

He's wrong. It sounds like you are talking about community property. His saying you'll get nothing is just another attempt at terrorism. Get facts....

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We have agreed to have my husband adopt our son. Do we need to enter a modification to custody order or just an affidavit?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You need to hire a lawyer. You'll need very specific pleadings, a relinquishment that meets the Code, a social study, an ad litem, a criminal...

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Child support, child custody, and visitation?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

File an enforcement of visitation. You can also get the child support redirected to the person caring for the child. You could file to...

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Child Support Rights?

Maria's answer | Answered on July 30, 2014

You need to hire a lawyer. You have let a lot of your rights evaporate by waiting. Do not wait any longer.

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

My mother is in a hospital and she has never had a seizure and she had one last Tuesday, now she's in icu on a ventilator,

I signed for my mom to be sole managing conservator of my 2 daughters while I was in county jail. I think I was tricked in

How do I pay for a lawyer for joint custody of a child and obtain alimony payments when I do not work.

Can my soon to be ex-husband file a counter petition when he has not been a resident of TX for 90 days or 6 months?

Is there an attorney in Houston that will prepare court documents so some one could represent themselves if they were paid.

How and when can I get the certified divorce decree after the final hearting date?

I want a divorce but very complicated

We have agreed to have my husband adopt our son. Do we need to enter a modification to custody order or just an affidavit?

Child support, child custody, and visitation?

Child Support Rights?