Do i have to do a legal divorce from a common law marriage if we have been split over 2 years after agreeing to the terms?

You may have 2 other options besides a divorce. An annulment if their was no consummation of the marriage ( after the declaration) or a declaratory...

Need advice to update my decree

You need to hire a family law attorney to draft the language you are wanting to incorporate into the decree. Where it goes would be under the...

Do i need to hire a lawyer concerning my ex husband not following the divorce decree?

Yes, you need to consult and hire an attorney to enforce visitation rights.. You will not be able to "make" him visit but you can insist that if he...

You need to realize that hiring an attorney to help you accomplish selling the house is imperative. There are child support and spousal support...

Are there any attorneys that will bill the spouse if the responding party is disabled? I haven't worked since married.

It's unclear why you are asking the question to Texas attorneys. Is the divorce filed in Texas? Either way, get immediate advise from counsel in...

Do I have rights to items and dog during relationship with no marriage?

Unless you can establish a common law marriage, this is not a family law matter but more of a small claims matter. Definitely seek advise of...

Can I get my child back?

You will need legal counsel in the location where you saw the judge about custody of your son. Start by seeing if you can get a copy of that order...

My divorce decree states the visitation pickup and drop off is my ex-wife's residence. Can I get this changed.

Yes, you can modify the provisions of your custody and visitation order as long as there is a change of circumstances (like the boyfriend in the...

My son's dad and I weren't married and he isn't a U.S. citizen, will he get visitation in Ireland?

First, either you if he will have to establish paternity before there is any court ordered visitation. If you live with the child here in Texas you...

Marital Property

Once you spend the money on "household expenses", it is gone and no longer divisible. When you place separate funds in a joint account, it does not...