My wife and I are divorcing, we do not have children or property, but I do want to pay her money, can i just do an IOU?

You need more than an IOU to effectively split your Navy retirement with her. Talk to an experienced family lawyer in Corpus and get some...

How do I go about getting full custody of my daughter?

Are there currently court orders governing possession of the child? Where does she live? How long has she lived there? Is he paying any child...

I am considering a divorce. I have never been through one so I really don't even know where to begin. What should I do 1st?

You need to strike first by getting an attorney. Do you have any credit cards? Do you have access to any cash. Do you and he own the home or is it...

I agree. The weekend is determined by the Friday. So that's the 5th Friday. However, if the decree specifically grants Halloween to a parent, that...

Can I be charged for theft if I didnt finish paying off merchandise or returned it?

Threatening you with criminal prosecution for a civil debt is an unfair collection practice. Next time you get a call, take the name of the person...

If your divorce case is about to be de-warped, what do I need to do to get an extension so it's not dropped?

Call your lawyer today. Send your lawyer a letter/email about a motion to retain.

My fiance had a child from before and has sole custody. After marriage, what will be my legal status in regards to the child?

You will be the child's stepfather with no legal duties owed to the child. You may decide at some time to adopt the child. If you do, then you...

How do I get a lawyer for restraining order and adultery.

Find a family law attorney in your area to file a divorce suit for you. You also need a restraining order and to request interim attorneys' fees,...

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Will i get in trouble for my decision

I don't think you will get in any "legal" trouble. Do you have anyone you can contact for help. When will you turn 18? are you in school?

I just found out my wife divorced me 45 days ago or so. I had no knowledge of it what-so-ever.

You must file an equitable bill of review because the time for filing a motion for new trial is past. I believe, if you check the clerk's file,...