What is the best way to gain custody of my step son?

You seem to have enough reasons to fight for custody. It's not a slam dunk but it would be worth requesting a social study in temporary orders....

Can you please advise as to whether we are common law married for the state of Texas or not?

The filings with the insurance company can be seen as "holding each other out to the public as husband and wife (assuming you did so in Texas) but...

It depends. Are you in a career that has issues with crimes of moral turpitude like lawyers do? If so, then you need to NOT take any pleas on a...

Friend cant get new court date due to new discovery on hidden assets. what can she do

The other side is entitled to a period of discovery before mediation or setting for final hearing. So, yes, this new discovery could delay the...

Can a 17 year old leave home without emancipation in Texas?

There are no criminal penalties under the Texas Penal Code but the child is still under the court's supervision in the family law case.

Absolutely have an attorney with you whether you hire your own or request a court appointed. The DA doesn't like to deal with the defendant...

My daughter graduates from high school in June. Don't I have to be notified of any changes in child support amount in Texas?

I'm not sure how the court will know your child graduated high school. He should play it safe and notify the AG's office or hire an attorney to...

If my spouse signed the waiver do he also has to sign the final decree or thats fine

Depends on what the waiver said. Some say signature is required. Others say notice of hearings and signature is required.

Can I get a DWLS? If I was told in person & have it writing that with Ins., & SR-22 that I would be legal to drive?

Yes, sounds like you need an occupational license. An attorney has to apply for the license with the county court in your county, you then send the...

My husband took me off all out credit cards, took all money out of bank, Im on disability Can he just put house up for sale

He likely will not be able to sell the house without your signature unless he forges it. You need to hire an attorney immediately to get a...

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