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Would I need to hire a lawyer if my spouse doesn't want to sign the divorce papers?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

It does not sound like a simple divorce. You re-financed the home during the marriage and he is now on the title as a co-owner. I would...

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How do I gain custody or full guardianship of my niece?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

There is a form that the mom can sign that would at least let you take the child to a doctor. If you want to let legal "standing" regarding this...

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What happens if spouses company lied to the AG about employing him?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 06, 2016

Quit wasting your time with the TX A G. Hire a private attorney. This website lists all the family law attorneys in Houston so pick some out and...

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How can my husband give my toddler his last name. He would be the step parent..

Fran's answer | Answered on September 05, 2016

Bio dad would have to agree. Or, bio dad would have to voluntarily agree to terminate his rights so that step-dad could adopt and then a name...

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If I get a power of attorney and one month later can my brother get a power of attorney and name himself and my sister POA?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 05, 2016

It would depend if you dad is mentally competent. You need to talk to his doctor and determine if he was competent a month ago and currently. A...

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My Daughter's Dad is not returning my child until Tuesday morning after this Labor Day weekend. Do I call the cops?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 04, 2016

You can call the cops but they are overworked and understaffed so don't expect them to do anything. If this is an ongoing problem then you need to...

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What happens when someone is trying to serve me for court and can't Locate me

Fran's answer | Answered on September 03, 2016

Well one option is that they could get some custody. You could be ordered to pay over $1000 month in child support and no visitation. Then They...

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I want to know if i can get full custody, child support and relocate in the same state just a different city.

Fran's answer | Answered on September 03, 2016

There is sole or joint custody. No "full" custody in Texas. Joint custody is presumed. There are rights and duties of a parent. Generally in...

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Going thru a divorce, my husband has left our home of 13 yrs. he had/having an affair, i don't pictures to prove but phone rec.

Fran's answer | Answered on September 03, 2016

You need to talk to family law attorney. You need to hear Texas laws. Proving adultery is very hard. It only gets you a disproportation share...

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In divorce, if custodial parent takes care of her elderly mother, does non-custodial parent pay more in child support?

Fran's answer | Answered on September 02, 2016

I agree with attorney Robert. The person paying child support has the child support based on his or her earnings (net resources) and a percentage...

Fran Brochstein's Answers (6332)

Would I need to hire a lawyer if my spouse doesn't want to sign the divorce papers?

How do I gain custody or full guardianship of my niece?

What happens if spouses company lied to the AG about employing him?

How can my husband give my toddler his last name. He would be the step parent..

If I get a power of attorney and one month later can my brother get a power of attorney and name himself and my sister POA?

My Daughter's Dad is not returning my child until Tuesday morning after this Labor Day weekend. Do I call the cops?

What happens when someone is trying to serve me for court and can't Locate me

I want to know if i can get full custody, child support and relocate in the same state just a different city.

Going thru a divorce, my husband has left our home of 13 yrs. he had/having an affair, i don't pictures to prove but phone rec.

In divorce, if custodial parent takes care of her elderly mother, does non-custodial parent pay more in child support?