Shawn E Vandenberg's Answers (145)

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I would like to get divorced from my husband in Mexico. Is this possible?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

You should retain a lawyer in Houston who can deal with all of the issues (and there are many) in your case, and who can make sure you are protected.

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Do I need a family attorney?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 10, 2015

Yes, you need to hire a lawyer with experience dealing with the OAG.

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If my baby's father isn't in his life can I get full custody?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

If there are no orders in place, get a lawyer and get some orders. Most of the issues you raise can and will be solved with appropriate orders.

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Today me and the father of my kids went to child support court and they told him that he had to come up with $1100 by the end of

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

He could contact the court and indicate that he has the money - that he got it after court and the court might withdraw the warrant (the warrant is...

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Do I need a attorney to file for divorce from someone that is in Mexico since 2009?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Yes, I would get an attorney to ensure that property rights, child custody and support are correctly placed in an order. Without a divorce, you...

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I want to adopt 2 of my maternal second cousins

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

The short answer is 'no'. In order to adopt, the parental rights of the biological parents must be terminated. That means that at a minimum, you...

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Well he filed. The OAG that was there said that they can proceed with in forcing the child support.

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

I am not really sure what your question is? If there is a Mediated Settlement Agreement filed with the court, then yes, an enforcement action can...

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The state of Texas is suing me to put my now husband on child support because the kids are on Medicaid and food stamps.

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

If I understand your case, you are stating that there is an existing order requiring you to pay child support to your ex for your children, but...

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Does Florida laws state that the non-custodial parent is to be alerted in a timely fashion of Emergency Room visits?

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

You have posted to the wrong forum - it is coming to Texas attorneys. In Texas, the orders in place are what govern; most do require that the...

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Is there a new law in Texas that says that the parent that puts the child in school is going to parent they can take them out if

Shawn's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

If there has been no custody hearing and if no custody order has been signed and entered, then you both have equal rights in this area. If an...

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