Questions answered by Maria Sara Lowry

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Is inheritance money legally mine in divorce?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You need an attorney to help you assert the separate property claim and any reimbursement claim you may have.

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Will the guardianship over me end, or otherwise change, when I get married?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

Take the order to an attorney for advise after reviewing the order and your situation. You may need to petition the court to terminate the...

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Did I lose my child?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

It sounds like you did not update your address with the Court and should have. (The Child Support Division is part of the Attorney General office,...

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Dad died intestate, one child from previous marriage (me); widow won't return car in dad's name; Should I involve the police?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You need to work with your probate lawyer on this. Follow his or her advice.

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2nd time in cps not looking to terminating rights does foster mom have the right to fight me for my child

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You need an attorney any time CPS is involved. That goes double when the foster parent wants to adopt. Hire one today.

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Considering a review request: Will courts consider NCP's imputed income AND gift income / housing provided /etc?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

OAG will probably just look at his paystubs and go from there. You need a private attorney to argue intentional underemployment.

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What should I do for custody and visitation rights with the father, when the baby's father is a sex offender?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

Mr. Daley gave you good advice about the outcome and Ms. Hamiktin has a good point about checking the law of your home state. The OAG is...

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Should I allow my kids to spend the night with their dad, ( my soon to be ex husband) while we set up the custody arrangements ?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You really should have a lawyer involved. Experience counts here, and you probably haven't been through a bunch of divorces. A mistake can cost a...

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What action can I take if my ex-husbands GF bad mouths me, rolls her eyes and makes sarcastic comments about me in front of son?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

Start by talking with dad about it. If that doesn't work try for a modification if your orders to enjoin dad from allowing these kind of remarks...

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Uncle is incarcerated in TX and is an heir to his brothers estate. Can the TDCJ file a claim against the estate for expenses?

Maria's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

Why would anyone other than your uncle direct where his inheritance goes? You and your family should consult a probate attorney and probate the...

Maria Sara Lowry's Answers (13079)

Is inheritance money legally mine in divorce?

Will the guardianship over me end, or otherwise change, when I get married?

Did I lose my child?

Dad died intestate, one child from previous marriage (me); widow won't return car in dad's name; Should I involve the police?

2nd time in cps not looking to terminating rights does foster mom have the right to fight me for my child

Considering a review request: Will courts consider NCP's imputed income AND gift income / housing provided /etc?

What should I do for custody and visitation rights with the father, when the baby's father is a sex offender?

Should I allow my kids to spend the night with their dad, ( my soon to be ex husband) while we set up the custody arrangements ?

What action can I take if my ex-husbands GF bad mouths me, rolls her eyes and makes sarcastic comments about me in front of son?

Uncle is incarcerated in TX and is an heir to his brothers estate. Can the TDCJ file a claim against the estate for expenses?