How much is a name change for a minor and what are the requirements?

The standard the court is going to use is if it is in the "best interest" of you. The parent is going to need to file the petition on your behalf,...

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Cps

Since it is a state agency things do get lost, and people do leave their position suddenly. Not having things in writing is a bad way to do...

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I got married in nd. But now I live in Texas. How do I go about legally separating

We don't have a legal "separation" such as other states, in Texas you are married up until the day the judge signs the decree of divorce. If you...

Hired a roofer, gave deposit and no job done month and a half later

What does the contract say? Is it a "time is of the essence" contract? There are likely numerous provisions in the contract that will help you out...

Does my situation qualify for an annulment? If so, what grounds?

An annulment is limited to some very specific factual situations in Texas; if you were aware she had parents then a court is relatively unlikely to...

What can a victim of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon do?

If you want money then talk to a personal injury lawyer who can sue him in civil court for your dental/medical bills and such (depending on how...

A case that my ex is asking for me to sign over my property rights without him following the divorce decree

If he has a lawyer and you don't you are going to get bullied. Clarify your eligibility with Lone Star Legal Aid and the Houston Volunteer Lawyers...

How do we get protection?

With respect to false charges: if he is not committing any crimes then he has nothing to worry about. When LEOs investigate and find he has not...

Rights as a parent disciplining a 17 year old

More or less the police need to do a welfare check on her (if they can find her) and so long as she is not in need of immediate medical attention,...

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I filed my own divorce, my spouse answered and agreed to the divorce, We have had 2 hearings and judge denied divorce, why???

Did you have a proposed decree? If not, that's your problem. You will need to go to the county law library and start drafting one. Also if you...