Yes. The Austin Tenants' Council explanation is as follows: A tenant should be aware of several things before moving out. First, most lease...

Why can you take someone to court if your suing for under 500.00?

I suspect that the County Clerk's Office told you that you could not file a lawsuit in county court. Check with the Justice of the Peace / Small...

Can a driver's license be replaced if stolen?

Ms. Henley is absolutely correct. It's not a question of it being "too difficult" to get those items replaced. It has to be done, and the theft...

Marijuana poss first offence. bench warrant

If you tried to turn yourself in somewhere other than Texas, they probably would not accept you. If you tried to turn yourself in somewhere in...

When referencing your produced documents in support of a motion, do you need an affidavit to prove the documents' validity?

If you are serious about pursuing this, you need an attorney.

Do I get an advantage by filing for divorce prior to my spouse file the same?

The person who files gets to choose the location for the litigation, i.e., the county where (s)he lives. That can sometimes make a big difference,...

The last time that I dealt with a somewhat similar case in Austin, the first step was to have a one-on-one meeting with a hearing officer, who had...

I wanted to sue in civil. But, I need an affidavit for inability. Clerk said I need a lawyer to do it.

You don't say exactly what you need an affidavit to say that you can't pay, but if it's the filing fee to file a lawsuit, the Travis County Clerk's...

Can my boyfriend get a deferred prosecution agreement in Wisconsin for violating his probation?

I am not licensed in Wisconsin, and can only speak to your question in general terms based on my experience in Texas. A dirty urine test is, of...

My left thumb was amputated at work,( I am right handed ).

Mr. Lewis has given a good and complete answer to your question. If you think that this legal situation is unfair, you should consider discussing...