Can I force my ex-husband's work to give me 1/2 of his bonus if it was agreed upon in our Final Divorce Decree?

He obviously hasn't been paid the bonus yet. But if he fails to honor the terms of the decree, then you should retain an attorney to file an...

Child custody

There are a number of factors the court considers in determining what visitation schedule is in the best interest of a child under 3 years of age....

I'm a 21 year old mom & a homemaker to my 32 year old husband who is threatening to leave me with nothing. Can I get alimony?

While you might not be eligible for spousal support (Texas does not recognize alimony), he can still be ordered to pay you child support. The court...

Courts interpret statutes according to their "plain" meaning. As you noted, the Family Code does not expressly define "education". I think a...

My exwife ows me for her 50% share of child medical expenses. How feasable is for me - on my own - to take her to court?

Theoretically, yes, you could pursue an enforcement action on your own. However, the great irony of pro se litigation is that, in the long run, you...

What's my best course of action when my ex-wife won't follow the custody orders?

You may also be able to file a suit for interference with child custody. For both an enforcement action and a claim for interference with child...

My husband would like to adopt my daughter, what all do we need to present our case? Does my ex stand a chance to fight it?

You must terminate the parental rights of the biological father before your husband can adopt the child. A petition for adoption by a stepparent is...

If I get married can my new wife be held responsible for my debt?

No, debts acquired before marriage are yours alone. Creditors cannot look to your new wife to satisfy debts you incurred before marriage. As for...

Is it possible for me to get custody of my step granddaughter?

Based on the facts presented, it appears that you and your husband have standing to seek custody of the child. Under the family code, a person who...

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If a man files a divorce from wife and they both have a retirement plan. how is it split between them?. Does the man get half

The division of retirement benefits is a complicated issue that is based on varying formulas depending on the type of retirement plan (defined...