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Is there anything I can do to finalize the divorce since my wife missed the final court date to appear before the judge?
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Answered on December 18, 2014
If you have a copy of the signed final documents, you can make the court appearance yourself and finalize it. I would have an attorney look at...
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I have been sent a motion for default judgement. I filed an original answer/general denial. How do I file a counter petition?
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Answered on December 17, 2014
I agree with Cristi. If you filed an Answer, they cannot get a default judgment unless they set your case for trial and you don't show up. Hire...
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Can a step parent adopt the step child in texas
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Answered on December 16, 2014
I agree that it would be extremely difficult to handle a termination/adoption without an attorney. There are many requirements, and it is very...
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Are we considered married in the state of Texas under common law? If so, how does this protect if one of us should die?
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Answered on December 16, 2014
I agree that you may be common law married. I would suggest that you meet with a family law attorney to discuss more detail about your specific...
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I have court ordered mediation scheduled for Friday and my spouse is attempting to cancel due to funds. She scheduled it.
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Answered on December 16, 2014
Whether or not she will have any penalty for cancelling depends on whether you have court ordered mediation or not. Attorneys often put the...
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My ex moved 5 hours away without me knowing and took my son with her
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Answered on December 16, 2014
I agree with the previous answers. You need to act immediately if you want to legally establish your relationship with your son.
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Question: Is it a possibility that I may be awarded custody of my children if my ex spouse has signed over custody?
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Answered on December 16, 2014
That is a complicated question that requires more information to answer. For example, how involved in your children's lives are you, and how...
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Ex wife is moving out of the county with my son.
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Answered on December 12, 2014
I agree. You need to hire an attorney and file a Motion to Modify as soon as possible. If you wait until she has already moved, your chance of...
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Changing Primary
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Answered on December 12, 2014
He should also act quickly, as it will hurt his case if he does nothing to enforce his rights.
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Do I have a chance at getting custody changed?
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Answered on December 11, 2014
I agree that you have facts that might justify modifying your order. You want to act quickly, while the current situation is still in your favor. ...
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