Questions answered by Eric B. Dick

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Can I record a conversation to be used as evidence in court when I am the only person who knows about the recording?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 12, 2010

Yes. Family courts will allow this as an exception to hearsay. Typically it helps best when the conversation is transcribed by a third party -...

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What exactly is or should be in the First Set of Written Interrogatories? I am pro-se. I cannot afford an attorney.

Eric's answer | Answered on December 12, 2010

You need to answer or object to questions. You have 30 days from the date the discovery was mailed out or faxed to you. If sent by mail or fax...

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How does a father, who is not married to the mother, who currently has possesion of his daugher get temporary custody?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 08, 2010

I agree mostly with Tom but you may want to file a petition to adjudicate paternity since it does not sound like it has been established. You may...

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Modification of child support

Eric's answer | Answered on December 08, 2010

This really depends on what court you are in. Some courts will let you do a true joint managing custody. Others simply refuse. You may be able...

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Is is leagal to not hire someone because they did not pass a nicotine test.

Eric's answer | Answered on December 08, 2010

At will employment. With increases in health costs, people have been fired or laid off for smoking. I offer free consultations and am quite...

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If joint physical custody is granted is one spouse still responsible for paying child support

Eric's answer | Answered on December 05, 2010

Depends on what is in the order or what the parties agree to. There are factors where the parties can agree to change or eliminate child support...

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What happens if an agreement is not met at a mediation regarding child custody & visitation through the TX AG?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

Really do need more facts on this one. I am assuming that this is case filed by the AG (ie: a Title IV-D Court). Federal law prevents the AG...

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Am i legally married if the license were turned in 3 1/2 years later?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

Sounds like you two were common law married until recently when the license was filed. This will be exceedingly interesting if you two have any...

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Could he really get 50/50 physical custody?

Eric's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

Nope. It does sound like he is working on a chance to have to pay your attorney fees. He should also have to pay 1/2 birth costs and retroactive...

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Child access and possession

Eric's answer | Answered on December 04, 2010

Depends on which court you are in. Gather evidence. Hire an attorney to file a motion to enforce. I offer free consultations and am quite...

Eric B. Dick's Answers (771)

Can I record a conversation to be used as evidence in court when I am the only person who knows about the recording?

What exactly is or should be in the First Set of Written Interrogatories? I am pro-se. I cannot afford an attorney.

How does a father, who is not married to the mother, who currently has possesion of his daugher get temporary custody?

Modification of child support

Is is leagal to not hire someone because they did not pass a nicotine test.

If joint physical custody is granted is one spouse still responsible for paying child support

What happens if an agreement is not met at a mediation regarding child custody & visitation through the TX AG?

Am i legally married if the license were turned in 3 1/2 years later?

Could he really get 50/50 physical custody?

Child access and possession