1) There is no legal difference between resisting arrest and transportation. It's all thrown in there together in the same statute. Don't worry...

My sons father wants to sign over his rights so he doesn't have to pay child support. Is this possible in the state of texas?

No, he can't do that. If he could, every deadbeat father in the state who doesn't feel like paying child support would be tearing down the...

Will I need to get my record expunged?

Yes, you'll need to apply for an expunction, that's not something that happens by itself. You probably won't be eligible for one for a while, since...

Do I need an attorney if we have been separated for17 years this August? House in my name kids grown haven't seen him in 5 years

Actually, if you've been married that long (and even if you've been separated, for all relevant purposes you've still been married), you really do...

I completed deferred adjudification fines, community service, reporting etc, why is it still on my record

There is probably a way to improve your situation, but I don't think you're going to be happy with the specifics of that. Any arrest that you or...

What is the process of a stepparent adoption/severance of parental rights?

Ms. Sinclair's answer is accurate as to how Texas law works on this. The two proceedings are actually filed as separate petitions, because they...

I have deferred adjudication for possession of marijuana I went for a job got it then was told i couldn't because of the charge

If you're off probation and your case has been dismissed, you can probably get an order of nondisclosure which would seal your records for most...

If the State wants to pursue the enhancements, then that might be the minimum time possible. The issue of failing to provide a current address or...

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If the respondent in the divorce doesnt file a waiver or answer, can we still go to court after the 61 day wait period?

Not a problem--you just need to have either a private process server, sheriff's deputy or deputy constable serve them with the petition and a...

Reindictment

It's hard to say what that means in this particular case. A reindictment is sought when the original indictment is for some reason deemed not to be...