What do you (attornies) mean by 'service by publication' and how do you do it?

The Clerks and the Courts cannot give you legal advice and instructing you on how to do something an attorney knows how to do is legal...

My husband wants a divorce and stated he only wants $ from our savings and would not touch our house if I agree

Not really, before the divorce is even filed is not the time to be dividing things. You need an attorney to protect your rights. You should go...

This is not something to try to answer here. Too many players and too many unanswered questions. You really need to go talk to a good family law...

What can I do to take the parental rights away from my daughters father, which is a deadbeat by the way?

Well, first your fiance needs to be your husband before there is any chance of him adopting the child. Live-ins are not the same thing as spouses....

Would I be able to get custody of my two year old girl if my wife is having an afair?

The simple fact your wife may or may not be having an affair is not enough to ensure you get custody. There are many issues involved in deciding...

If I am seperated from my wife and she takes my daughter to live in another city/state would that be considered abduction.

If there is no Court Order geographically restricting your daughter's residence, your wife can take her anywhere she wants. It is not kidnapping...

Who makes decisions of a seperarated spouse on medical care?

As long as he is competent, he does, or if he has made a medical power of attorney, that person does. Ethically, at this point in time, it...

Since my girlfriend has two kids and if we want to get married what whould happen to my checks?

What do you mean? I guess you'd us them to support your family. Perhaps asking again and being a little more specific as to what you mean?

Will a notarized document , with their being no living will ,hold up in court?

In Texas "living will" normally refers to the advanced medical directives and medical power of attorney and has nothing to do with the distribution...

Can a prenuptial be dismissed because he lied to the attorney and me saying that the house was his?

You need to have this reviewed by an attorney. Just because he is still paying for the house may not mean the deed isn't in his name. Fraud could...