When given money as gift and deposit in joint account in Texas does it become community property?

You need to consult in person with an attorney to discuss all the relevant facts.

I have filed for divorce and had the citation issued; it appears that my wife may be dodging service. What happens next?

You need an attorney to guide you. The process server does an affidavit and there also needs to be a motion and order for substitute service.

Can I stay in the house and have him continue to pay it off and he move out?

I assume you are divorcing. You need to consult in person with an attorney. Learn your rights and get some temporary orders in place.

Do you have to get a Marriage Certificate even after getting an Informal Wedding Certificate?

You are married. You can have a ceremony too, but it will not make you any more married.

If you sign and file the Declaration of Informal Marriage then you will be married. It may give you different visitation privileges while he's in...

Can she sue for back child support?

The support order contains an end date in it. If you are paying on an arrearage, then you'll pay until the balance with interest is paid. She...

If my exhusband was court ordered to pay 1/2 of kids's medical expenses but hasn't, can I take him to court for unpaid bills?

Hire an attorney to enforce. The petition must meet VERY specific requirements, so you need someone trained to do it.

How do I have my daughters paternal father sign over his rights and have my husband adopt her?

You'll want an attorney to help you with termination of rights and step parent adoption. It is not something you should do on your own.

The AOP (Acknowledgement of Paternity) is required by some courts. Hire an attorney to advise you. The biological father will have to be part...

Do I have rights in a home that I have lived in for 20 years

The estate needs to be probated. You should consult with an attorney to learn your rights to the house before you spend more on it.