Questions answered by Richard Lawrence Shea

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Can you tell me the percentage i will get in child support for my daughter since he pays for his 2 kids in his previous marriage

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

The amount of child support awarded is based partially off of income. If you do not know his income, it is near impossible to estimate the child...

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What are the laws on children moving overseas when mother is now married to military member and biological father doesn't agree

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

When parties can't reach an agreement the court decides. If you go that route, you may win everything you are pursuing or you could end up in a...

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Does a temp divorce that is filed get dropped after 6 months in Texas if the final has not been filed?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

As a party to the suit yourself you can keep moving the case forward yourself, although if you were relying on your husband's attorney to complete...

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My brother died in Houston last year with no survivors other than brother and sister. He left a large amount of debt.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

If the life insurance was payable to his estate then it is subject to all the creditors of his estate.

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My son is 18 and now lives with me in TX.. the order is in NY.. do I still have to pay, even though my son lives with me?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

In order to modify child support you will need to file a motion with the court. Depending on the mother's response there may be proceedings in NY...

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Petition to register a foreign divorce judgment

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

There is not a standard form available for registering a foreign divorce agreement with a Texas Court. I can help you get your order registered...

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What Type Of Lawyer Needed?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

Did you and your wife ever live together in Texas? In order for Texas to have jurisdiction there are residency requirements which I can not...

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I need to get papers that were filed in Ga registered here in Tx so they can be modified. What is the process?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

If I understand your question correctly you need to register the order you received in Georgia here. I can assist you with having the order...

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I wasn't married to the mother of my newborn daughter, what will it take to get custody?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

In order to pursue custody of your daughter you will need to file a lawsuit and convince the judge that it is in the best interests of your...

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How does pregnancy factor into custody of baby if I get divorced while pregnant?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 14, 2009

If you are pregnant before the divorce is set to be final the judge will most likely not finalize the divorce. Custody and all those issues will...

Richard Lawrence Shea's Answers (145)

Can you tell me the percentage i will get in child support for my daughter since he pays for his 2 kids in his previous marriage

What are the laws on children moving overseas when mother is now married to military member and biological father doesn't agree

Does a temp divorce that is filed get dropped after 6 months in Texas if the final has not been filed?

My brother died in Houston last year with no survivors other than brother and sister. He left a large amount of debt.

My son is 18 and now lives with me in TX.. the order is in NY.. do I still have to pay, even though my son lives with me?

Petition to register a foreign divorce judgment

What Type Of Lawyer Needed?

I need to get papers that were filed in Ga registered here in Tx so they can be modified. What is the process?

I wasn't married to the mother of my newborn daughter, what will it take to get custody?

How does pregnancy factor into custody of baby if I get divorced while pregnant?