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Final Decree of divorce is recevied. Everything is against husband. Can it be changed?

Florita's answer | Answered on May 23, 2013

I agree with the previous poster. Since you are past the 30 days, you will have to rely on a Bill of Review which is difficult and evidence...

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Change surname

Florita's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

I agree with the other attorney. Depending on what your ultimate goal is adoption may be a better route to go. Consult with an attorney in your...

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What are the steps that I need to take to change my child last name to the last name of her real father

Florita's answer | Answered on February 26, 2013

You have to file a petition with the court stating good cause for the name change, pay the filing fee, and go before a judge to state why. Then if...

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My spouse left me 14 months ago. How and when can i divorce her?

Florita's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

If it is completely uncontested then your costs range from $1000 to $2000. If it is contested then it depends on what the hourly rate of the...

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What legal information should I put in my response letter to the courts regarding my divorce?

Florita's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

I agree with the other posters in that you need to have an attorney representing you.

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Someone owes me k and they refuse to sign a contract to repay me I have all documents showing what I paid for .

Florita's answer | Answered on February 25, 2013

I agree with the other two posters that you should consult with an attorney to discuss your options.

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In Texas, if there are no court orders does a father have to return child back to mother?

Florita's answer | Answered on February 17, 2013

I agree with Eric, you need to speak with an attorney to discuss your situation. If you choose to pursue legal methods for custody then you want to...

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Divorce finalized 2011. He hid assets and not abiding by divorce decree and not paying court ordered debt.

Florita's answer | Answered on February 16, 2013

Definitely consult an attorney. If he hid assets you may be able to reopen the case to have a proper distribution of the estate. Alternatively you...

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Return of separate property after divorce?

Florita's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

Property acquired before marriage is separate property, however, as the other attorney stated, you must be able to prove that you acquired it...

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I have received Divorce Petition from my wife 2 weeks ago, we have no kids , no joint properties.

Florita's answer | Answered on February 15, 2013

You technically have not been served as the other attorneys have mentioned. However, as they also mentioned you can work out an agreement with your...

Florita Welsh's Answers (75)

Final Decree of divorce is recevied. Everything is against husband. Can it be changed?

Change surname

What are the steps that I need to take to change my child last name to the last name of her real father

My spouse left me 14 months ago. How and when can i divorce her?

What legal information should I put in my response letter to the courts regarding my divorce?

Someone owes me k and they refuse to sign a contract to repay me I have all documents showing what I paid for .

In Texas, if there are no court orders does a father have to return child back to mother?

Divorce finalized 2011. He hid assets and not abiding by divorce decree and not paying court ordered debt.

Return of separate property after divorce?

I have received Divorce Petition from my wife 2 weeks ago, we have no kids , no joint properties.