Can I buy a house if separated from husband, but not divorced yet in Texas without him having any claim to it?

I would not buy a house while still married. Even if you put that you are "single" on the legal paperwork it is still community property. You are...

Not a simple answer. 1. If she took any federal or state money then the taxpayers of Texas want you to reimburse them. Once she applied for any...

What happens to the child if the grandparent files for emergency custody?

It appears based on what you have written that grandma has the standing to ask a court to grant her custody. So she needs to find a family law...

How do I get custody of my kids?

You need an attorney immediately. You can contact places like Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) and Houston College of Law (formerly South...

My wife's ex, just petitioned her to lower his payments due to being fired, should we hire an attorney and go to court?

Well you basically summed it up pretty well. Ex cannot keep a job. I would not set foot in a courtroom without an attorney but I also...

My soon to be ex-wife wants to come at me for my 401k

I would meet in person as soon as possible with a family law attorney. From the moment you married everything is community property. So anything...

I have concerns for my children's safety when they are in the care of their father.

If either child is scared they can dial 911. You will need documentation of what's going on. The 10 year old cannot testify. Most judges will...

Something similar happened to my Dad many many years ago. He purchased a car with the wrong VIN number. He threatened to notify Austin - I think...

Not wanting to testify at my boyfriends case dur to work issues.

If you don't show up then a sheriff or constable might be sent out to bring you to court. I would say that would be embarrassing at work. I...

Is taking the child out of daycare and won't tell the new place of daycare to the other parent contempt of court?

I recommend taking your current paperwork to an attorney to review and explain it to you. You might need to modify to include daycare...