How do I go about filing for custody?

You need to IMMEDIATELY retain an experienced family law attorney to handle this situation. Your attorney will know how to go about filing and...

House in my name and before marriage..have made all payments by me and now paid off..is that community property texas..he has ne

Your spouse would have a “reimbursement” claim for the reduction in principle on the mortgage balance using community income to make payments....

My husband cheated? now there is a child

One of the factors you mention will mitigate your husband’s duty to support his child, regardless of the child’s name. The judge might consider the...

Can I get a third party custody Order?

You definitely have standing to seek primary court-ordered custody of the child, given the length of time the child has been living with you. I...

Probably not. If a final decree has been signed, you are long past all appeals deadlines. Unless you can prove some type of fraud in the...

Do I have any legal claim to my dog?

That depends on the dog’s preference. The judge will likely interview the dog in chambers. (kidding lol) Seriously, since your girlfriend gave you...

What does Texas law concerning the sale of a non-community property prior to the divorce?

Remember, your wife’s lawyer represents your WIFE, not you. He’s going to always spin the facts in your wife’s favor. If you don’t have your own...

Can my exe-wife kick me out of her house without notice after allowing me to live in her house where I paid rent.

Since your ex-wife has allowed you to live in her home, she would need to initiate eviction proceedings to force you out. Ultimately, my guess is...

Reinstate my parental rights in texas?

If your parental rights have been terminated, you have no standing to seek reinstatement of those rights. Unfortunately, once parental rights are...

Divorce?

Obviously, no one here has seen your draft decree, but you’re right, all community and separate property needs to be addressed, and if the home is...