My fiance has a daughter who mother is M.I.A. How does he go about getting custody of Power of attorney for her?

Get a lawyer. File a suit affecting parent child relationship.

Get a lawyer involved. You and he may have a common law marriage and the car may be subject to divorce. If the car is titled in his name and you...

Will a retainer be required with post-divorce property division issues?

You can try to negotiate a pay out with a lawyer, find one that takes credit cards, or try to negotiate a payout with her lawyer.

Can I start using my maiden name without getting divorced? I've been separated over 25 years and can't afford to "post" service

I think you need to file a petition to legally change your name to make it legal.

I need a divorce attorney

NO spouse can legally throw the other out of the house without a court order entered after a hearing. Get a lawyer involved.

How do I file a "special appearance"?

It will not. A special appearance is used to contest the exercise of personal jurisdiction by a court over a litigant. I suggest you hire an...

Can I get supervised or limited visits if father is heavy drinker/"homeless"?

You've got a great chance of supervised visitation. Get a lawyer involved.

Does husband who choked wife and ask do you want to die in front of kids likely to get custody of children?

If you can get or have a family violence protective order against him, the answer is a resounding "no". Get a lawyer involved. Protect yourself...

Divorce

You have not been married long enough under Texas law to qualify for alimony. You may be entitled to interim spousal support once a divorce has...

Can the mother of my son change his last name without my consent

Why don't you file a suit affecting parent child relationship. Get a lawyer involved.