They need to be personally served if you want to rely on the attendance of the witnesses.

What can my brother do about the house that his exwife was awarded, but sill has his name on the note?

Take the decree to an experienced family lawyer. Hopefully she signed a deed of trust to secure the assumption, if so, he's got an option. If not,...

In Texas - Both parties agree to divorce, I want to let her keep everything. Is this possible in Texas?

If the two of you prepare an agreed decree of divorce, sign it, and present it to the judge, it'll likely be approved. But BE SURE you want to do...

Do I have to tell the father of my child who watches him while I work nights?

I think you can tell him. If you don't and he files a motion to modify, you'll end up telling a judge. Why not tell him?

Gaining custody of my 13 year old daughter

You might do an internet search of pro bono attorneys. If that doesn't work, and her dad is an alcoholic, that means he likely neglects her. If so,...

What I need to bring to a hearing requesting for retrial or reconsideration of custody

Not being too snarky, but you need to bring a lawyer to the hearing. In fact, you need to hire one now so he/she will have time to prepare for the...

The father filed for motion.one reason is to change my son last name to his last name.whats the law when he signed and agreed?

What is your question? The child's name is on his birth certificate.

I received a default judgement on a case I was not notified of court date over my business name

What do you mean "do I need help appealing this?"? Do you know about an equitable bill of review? Do you know how to do it? If not, get a...

Do i need a final decree with my baby's mom even tho we were never married?

Don't worry about a "decree" of divorce unless you held out that you were married, such as filing joint tax returns, listing each other as "spouse"...

If the father of my baby and I are not married and he will be signing the BC of the baby. What rights does he have?

Absent a court order in a suit affecting parent-child relationship setting the terms of conservatorship and possession/visitation, each parent has...