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I live in Texas and my spouse a divorceing me.

Fran's answer | Answered on February 01, 2013

You need to immediately hire an attorney. Look on this website & hire one NOW! No competent attorney is going to try to give you legal advice...

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I am an only child but haven't spoken to my father in years. My mom is dead. Am I considered sole heir?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

It is impossible to answer your question without talking to your father because there are many possibilities: If he has a will, you might receive...

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How can i change my son's last name, add my last name & have his father remove from the birth certificate?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

I've never heard of the IRS "requiring" a person to change their child's name. Are you sure that you understand them correctly? You need to...

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My husband and I are from South Africa, residing in Texas. Can we get divorced in US, got married in South Africa.

Fran's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

If you are a Texas resident, then you divorce here. It is irrelevant where you married. Houston has many attorneys. So look on this excellent...

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What are my rights as a custodial parent? My child has lived his father for six years through a verbal agreement...

Fran's answer | Answered on January 31, 2013

I agree with the other attorney. You need to immediately hire a family law attorney. Don't wait! Time is of the essence!

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Can I give my mom guardianship over my son while i'm deployed?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

In Texas, we don't use the term "guardianship" when referring to children. That is used in probate court and it is a totally different set of...

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(1) Can I divorce legally in the country I married from? (2) Has she any right to my housing property

Fran's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

Unfortunately, the situation you describe is very common. You need to file for divorce in Harris County. You live in Houston & there are many...

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My 13 yr old niece wants to live with me her mom has MS and wants to grant me custody no father, will i still have court?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

If she wants to live with you and mom agrees, going to court is no big deal. Look on this website for an attorney in your county to help you. At...

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Can a biological father demand a relationship with his daughter after allowing another man to raise her and support her?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

You need to immediately consult with a family law attorney in your area. At best, Mom could only sue for 4 years of retro- child support. It...

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How do I notify the court about my daughters dad changing his address without a lawyer?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

You won't like my answer - you need a lawyer! Red flags are going off for me -- You ad mit that there is a change in your daughter & that your...

Fran Brochstein's Answers (6331)

I live in Texas and my spouse a divorceing me.

I am an only child but haven't spoken to my father in years. My mom is dead. Am I considered sole heir?

How can i change my son's last name, add my last name & have his father remove from the birth certificate?

My husband and I are from South Africa, residing in Texas. Can we get divorced in US, got married in South Africa.

What are my rights as a custodial parent? My child has lived his father for six years through a verbal agreement...

Can I give my mom guardianship over my son while i'm deployed?

(1) Can I divorce legally in the country I married from? (2) Has she any right to my housing property

My 13 yr old niece wants to live with me her mom has MS and wants to grant me custody no father, will i still have court?

Can a biological father demand a relationship with his daughter after allowing another man to raise her and support her?

How do I notify the court about my daughters dad changing his address without a lawyer?