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Stay at home mom for thirteen year with a severe disable daughter if i go into my husbands account would i go to jail

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

If you are not on the account, then it is not technically your account. However, make a copy of the balance since it is community funds. Hire an...

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Violation of Custody Schedule

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

I agree with the other attorney. You need to consult with an attorney in Austin. I don't really understand your question. Pick up the child...

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I have been married for 1 yr but my husband is in the army and want to know if i can get allimoy or keep a car?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

I recommend that you meet with a family law attorney in your county. You have not provided enough information to answer your questions. Plus,...

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Can the biological father take the biological mother of his child to court to legially change the childs last name?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

I suggest that you contact a local family law attorney and discuss your parental rights now. You need to concentrate on your pregnancy and staying...

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Can I get remarried or have my boyfriend live with me and still collect alimony?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

I agree with Attorney Moore. However, be advised that if the boyfriend moves in that the ex might claim you are "common law" married. You...

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Mother of my kids is claiming them for child tax credit for past 5 years but has no custodial rights

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

You can talk to a CPA. The person with custody gets to claim the kids. Then the IRS will audit everyone. The person with custody wins. You...

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I'm having trouble finding a copy of the standard divorce decree in Texas. The judge doesn't accept the ones on the internet

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

Yu can go to the Harris County Law library located on the first floor of the old jury assembly building on Congress (across the street from the...

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Do I need a jag lawyer or civilian lawyer, the non-custodial parent in petitioning me for custody & my husband is active army?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

Look n this website, on www.lawguru.com and on the State Bar of Texas website for a family law attorney. Good luck! Thank your husband for...

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I want a divorce from my husband, but right now I'm in the process of fixing his immigration papers. Will his papers be denied?

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

There are many excellent immigration attorneys in Houston. Look on this website & hire one. Also, if he's in jail now, he might not qualify any...

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My Dad married a woman at age 82, they have a pre nup and no community property. Is my Dad responsible for her medical bills .

Fran's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

This area of the law is very technical and tricky. I recommend that you consult with an elder law attorney in your county. Quite frankly,...

Fran Brochstein's Answers (6331)

Stay at home mom for thirteen year with a severe disable daughter if i go into my husbands account would i go to jail

Violation of Custody Schedule

I have been married for 1 yr but my husband is in the army and want to know if i can get allimoy or keep a car?

Can the biological father take the biological mother of his child to court to legially change the childs last name?

Can I get remarried or have my boyfriend live with me and still collect alimony?

Mother of my kids is claiming them for child tax credit for past 5 years but has no custodial rights

I'm having trouble finding a copy of the standard divorce decree in Texas. The judge doesn't accept the ones on the internet

Do I need a jag lawyer or civilian lawyer, the non-custodial parent in petitioning me for custody & my husband is active army?

I want a divorce from my husband, but right now I'm in the process of fixing his immigration papers. Will his papers be denied?

My Dad married a woman at age 82, they have a pre nup and no community property. Is my Dad responsible for her medical bills .