I have a 60 year old grandmother neighbor who's husband lives in their 400,000 home while she has no money to get a divorce.

Sometimes lawyers will wait for the payment of their fee until the end of the case. Each lawyer handles their business arrangements individually....

Filed for divorce on my own with ft bend county texas, got court date, she never showed up.what do i do next???

Since you have properly served her, you are permitted to prepare a final order granting all of the relief you have requested without additional...

My husband left the home 2 months ago he took off and left the city still lives in the state but left the city he is paying

Both spouses have an ongoing duty to pay bills, even if one spouse leaves the home. Accepting payment from him does not waive your right to be...

I am considering a divorce. I have been married since 7/27/07. We have no children in our marriage. In 2010 I purchased a house.

Texas is a no fault divorce state. So, since you have no children the only issue for the court is the division of property. Mediation is required...

Answer vs Waiver of Service for someone Incarcerated

You have no duty to find an answer for him. If you have served him, then you may set the case for hearing. If he wants to attend then he has that...

Should I sign Waiver of Service in Texas Divorce?

It is never a good idea to sign a waiver. You should hire a lawyer to review any documents that you are planning on signing to ensure you...

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Spouse purchased home without consent of other spouse.

Discovery should be conducted to prove the house was purchased during the marriage and is therefore community property, subject to division upon...

Divorced several years ago, child custody modification due to mom's un-stability, went to mediation both parties singed papers

I agree with you. The standard to modify an order within the first year is extremely high. I do not think she has much chance of success.

Appeal Process

I cannot answer that except to say in family law, especially when children are involved, courts encourage parents to resolve issues outside of...

Divorce proceeding Gifts such as cloths, artificial jewelry and gold set.

Gifts during marriage are separate property. If you cannot agree, then the court will have to render orders about ownership.