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How long does it normally take to actually go to court once you have filled for modification in Harris county ?
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Answered on June 04, 2013
There are a lot of variable. What Court are you in? There are 9 in Harris County, and each has a different length of time on moving their docket....
My spouse filed non-suit on a divorce case that was scheduled for trial 3 days prior to the court date. The judge signed it.
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Answered on June 04, 2013
A non-suit is effective on filing, whether the Judge signs it or not. If no Counterpetition is on file, then the case is gone, and it must be...
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I have not seen or heard from my husband this month will make a year. He left a year ago n I filed for a divorce in February of
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Answered on June 03, 2013
He doesn't have to sign the paperwork, just have formal notice of the court case. If you don't know where he is, he can be served by publication,...
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If I was in a common law marriage in texas, we never filed anything in court house,. I just took his last name.
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Answered on June 03, 2013
There aren't enough facts here, and I don't do immigration work, but if you didn't file within a certain time period of separating, the presumption...
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Do I get an annulment or a divorce?
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Answered on June 03, 2013
Divorce or annulment cost the same and take the same amount of time. Divorce is definite, Annulment may not be granted, then you have to start...
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How do I began filing for a divorce?
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Answered on June 03, 2013
The process is started by filing a petition. But the fact that your spouse in in Nigeria complicates matters. Are you in contact with him? Will...
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What age can a child legally declare which parent they want to live with?
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Answered on June 03, 2013
A child gets to decide where he/she lives at 18. At 12 a party can ask the Court to interview the child and they must (but they don't like to). ...
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Is there any kind of letter that my ex can sign and have a notary sign it stating that I give her money for our kids?
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Answered on June 03, 2013
There are a couple of ways it can be done. A simple statement, notarized (you each keep an original) is easiest, but she can claim you didn't make...
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I would like to see if I can have the parental rights of my son's biological father terminated.
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Answered on June 03, 2013
You certainly have grounds, but there can be a lot of factors. Contact a good family law attorney to discuss your options.
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Visitation is scheduled for Friday at 6:00 to Sunday at 6:00 p.m. but Im not able to get him until Sat @ 8, can she stop me?
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Answered on June 03, 2013
This is a hole in the law. While you have the right to possession for the entire weekend, she is only in contempt if she doesn't turn the child...
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