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I just received the the order from my case that was signed by the judge because I did not make it to trial

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

Hope and pray that the court continued the matter. If they didn't, then your motion was taken off calendar and you will need to refile and request...

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Can I (and is it better) to file for uncontested, no fault divorce in TX?

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

I don't know what Texas laws are regarding jurisdiction so you would need to talk to a Texas Family Law attorney. The big difference is that CA is...

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My wife is forcing me to move out of our home what can I do?

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

Get help from an attorney. If there was DV involved, then you have an uphill climb. But get legal help now.

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Can I be forced to be responsible for penniless fathers past due property tax bill? How do I ensure that I am not on the hook?

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

You have no obligation as to his property taxes. But I suggest you probate your father's estate, get authority to sell the house and pay off taxes...

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I have been married for 33 years. I found that he is having a child with another women. Can I kick him out of the house?

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

I can understand the hurt. I can understand the anger. BUT you can't "kick" him out without a court order. Although his actions outside the...

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I was the executor of my older sister's estate who passed in 2004. I have been told on your site there is no SOL on probates.

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

Bottom line, there is no SOL on probate matters regarding the real property. You never stated if you completed the probate process of your...

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I filed a probate seeking full iaea authority. Can i take loan on house without court permission?

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

Yes but you will need to file a notice of proposed action. You will need to also notice all other heirs as to your proposed action. Prepare to...

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Is it professionally acceptable for my retained lawyer to communicate directly to my spouse's consulting lawyer?

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

No, it is the proper thing to do to speak to another attorney in this matter. And if the self represented party is an attorney, then your attorney...

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How do I go about obtaining an adverse possession claim?

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

What makes you believe that you can? How long has owner been deceased? Have you paid taxes on the property. Does the owner have notice that you...

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What do I select on the child support calculator as reporting for taxes, single? Married but separated or??

Gregory's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

You are not single yet so that isn't an option. Are you filing together? If so, then married filing together. If not then married filing...

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I just received the the order from my case that was signed by the judge because I did not make it to trial

Can I (and is it better) to file for uncontested, no fault divorce in TX?

My wife is forcing me to move out of our home what can I do?

Can I be forced to be responsible for penniless fathers past due property tax bill? How do I ensure that I am not on the hook?

I have been married for 33 years. I found that he is having a child with another women. Can I kick him out of the house?

I was the executor of my older sister's estate who passed in 2004. I have been told on your site there is no SOL on probates.

I filed a probate seeking full iaea authority. Can i take loan on house without court permission?

Is it professionally acceptable for my retained lawyer to communicate directly to my spouse's consulting lawyer?

How do I go about obtaining an adverse possession claim?

What do I select on the child support calculator as reporting for taxes, single? Married but separated or??