In Texas Tenant Law, when the owner of a leased home is given notice how long does that landlord have to make a repair??

He should do it as soon as possible, If he does not, the code provides a way for you to give him notice and get it repaired yourself and take it...

When a teenager (13) is said to be a witness and they are related to the offender should they testify?

I agree-if he is served then he will have to unless he is participating with a mental heal counselor who can recommend that he should not do so.

How do I get my weekend visitation back?

Check your local law library and find the forms for a modification and type it up and file it. You can also go to texaslawhelp.org and they have...

Past due child support?

The judgment itself is good for ten years unless she refiles it. Then it will be good for another 10 years. Check the county where you live in...

Can my divorce degree make my ex seek professional help regularly in order to keep his visitation rights?

I agree with the other attorneys on this question. You might want to get counseling so that a health care professional can help you make that...

It depends on the substantial contact with the child. You really need to speak to a family lawyer and give them all the facts for that kind of...

My landlord has been going into my mailbox (I'm in a home rental).

This is a federal issue. I would call the local postmaster to find out what they recommend

I need advice.

Please check to see if one was filed in the past. If not, get an attorney to send a demand letter

How can my mom evict my sister from the house?

Tell her to go to the local JP court and file eviction

What are my options if my landlord raised my rent after verbally agreeing not to?

I agree with Marcus. Contracts with real estate must be in writing and when they are, unless they state something to the contrary, verbal terms do...