Seperation from common law

I STRONGLY disagree with Eric Dick. Formal marriage does NOT terminate an informal marriage. If you marry by common law and formally marry...

I remarried my husband by proxy while he was in prison, The marriage was never consummated. Can I get a annulment.

Probably. Will he agree to it? There are several grounds for annulment in Texas. The most commonly used is an agreed allegation of fraud. ...

Family trust in Texas

You desperately need to talk with a good family lawyer. He/she will ask if there was fraud in the transaction, if separate money or community...

When is the right time to file a divorce when your child is in school?

This is not so much a legal question as a personal one. You need to file for divorce if it is right for YOU, knowing all of the facts and...

I left my wife in October. She told me if I didn't return the truck and trailer she would have a girl we knew file Rape charges

Yikes. Remember that threatening criminal action to settle a case may be a crime in and of itself. Tell your criminal lawyer what happened. Ask...

What rights are signed away when a divorce waiver is signed in a Uncontested divorce?

I agree. I would urge you to tear it up and visit a good family lawyer. The problem with waivers is that they are often so broad, they allow the...

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Is there a certain age in the State of Texas at which a child can choose which parent to reside with?

Hmmm....that would be good advice under the old statute, but it has been modified. The written choice of conservator statute has been revised and...

My husband is willing to give me 70% of is IRA when he divorces me, what is the benefit of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?

You are over thinking this. A "QDRO" generally refers to a separate document. My experience is that IRAs generally do not require separate...

My husband is giving me the house, it is in both our names, without refinancing how would we word it in the divorce papers.

Ditto. Do not try to do this yourself. Good luck! Charles

What do these standard possession orders mean? I am going to be going to Germany for an unknown period of time after my divorce

You are required to let the other parent know if you can not exercise visitation. I would suggest you sit down with an attorney if you are unsure...