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Can I be terminated from a job because I didn't prove my dependent on my insurance is my husband? I never filed any ins claims.

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

Texas is an "at-will" state, meaning that the employer can terminate you at any time, for any reason. However, the employer must still show "good...

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Can there be a legal binding contract between roommates in an apartment? only one is primary lease holder other is occupant.

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

Not only can you get the new roommate to sign an agreement making him/her responsible for paying, but you should have an agreement specifying...

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Is there another way to set visitation if the two parents have an agreement on visitation if we cannot afford lawyers

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

Yes, you can agree to a visitation schedule amongst yourselves. Having said that, you will need to get it finalized and signed by the Judge via a...

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Oral Agreements in Texas

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

You did not sign anything & there is nothing in writing tying you to the debt. Thus, you are not legally on the hook. If you get harassing phone...

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Is it enforceable/legal to write services contract so either party can terminate for no good reason?

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

You can put a termination provision in your contract...it is fine to do so.

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My husband filed a petition for divorce using the do-it- yourself tools.

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

Hire a family law attorney in your area as soon as possible....use FIND A LAWYER from this website. The fact that he does NOT know what he is...

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I have been separated since 2008 and would like to file divorce?

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

Use the FIND A LAWYER tab and consult with a family law attorney in your area. You will have to go to Court; and I do not recommend that you do it...

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Can your supervisor @work secretly make you use your vacation time without your knowledge ?

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

Vacation time is paid time...if he is not paid for his vacations then it would be unpaid time off. Having said that, the amount of vacation time...

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I returned from maternity leave and my job was eliminated. I was offered a severance package, but is this legal?

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 18, 2013

Use the FIND A LAWYER tab on this site; and consult with an employment law attorney in your area. Given your facts, an attorney can pursue various...

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Can i sue?

Rengin's answer | Answered on October 17, 2013

Texas does not require breaks; and federal law has no break requirement. Although most employers allow for some sort of breaks in their policies,...

Rengin Jamal Bekhtyar's Answers (193)

Can I be terminated from a job because I didn't prove my dependent on my insurance is my husband? I never filed any ins claims.

Can there be a legal binding contract between roommates in an apartment? only one is primary lease holder other is occupant.

Is there another way to set visitation if the two parents have an agreement on visitation if we cannot afford lawyers

Oral Agreements in Texas

Is it enforceable/legal to write services contract so either party can terminate for no good reason?

My husband filed a petition for divorce using the do-it- yourself tools.

I have been separated since 2008 and would like to file divorce?

Can your supervisor @work secretly make you use your vacation time without your knowledge ?

I returned from maternity leave and my job was eliminated. I was offered a severance package, but is this legal?

Can i sue?