I live in the state of Texas. If I've been married for 35 years and I divorce my husband, what am I entitled to get?

If you had children you could be entitled to alimony for up to three years. There are various options that courts use to distribute the assets. ...

Yes, I don't see why not. If the order was made on the record and there is no dispute as to the details of the order it is enforceable despite the...

What happens if my ex pushes for a jury trail but I can't afford one?

Unfortunately both parties have the right to demand a jury trial. You can ask to have the order placing the child in foster care modified prior to...

What are the detailed steps of filing a modification of parent child relationship. Does the respondent get served what is filed?

You would need to file a Motion to Modify and state the language in the order that you would like to modify, such as child support, custody,...

Can I take back to court (Texas) a final decree of divorce decision on amount currently paid for spousal support?

You cannot modify spousal support like you can child support, however, I would assume that your divorce is less than 4 years old. You could file a...

Can I legally change my daughters last name without her fathers consent?

As the other attorney stated, it is possible to provide notice to the father by posting or publication, but you must sign a sworn affidavit...

I agree with many of the statements made by the other attorney. You may be better off going to the law library at the courthouse or even the...

Me and my kids dad are seperating and i need to get child support when he leaves how can i go about getting it

You can go through the Office of the Attorney General, Child Support Division, but as the other attorney stated, it is often a long process. You...

How can I make my ex-wife take my name off the mortgage?

The answer would depend on the exact language in your divorce decree. Sometimes you have the option of stepping in to prevent foreclosure. ...

Who should claim child support.

The IRS determines that the parents with whom the child has lived with more than 50% of the time gets to claim the tax exemption. If they lived...