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If the house is in the boyfriend's name and he had it before the marriage, it is considered separate property. She may be able to kick him out for a... Read Answer
Your rights to your home will be described as "real property" in your divorce decree. The personal effects of the parties refers to your belongings,... Read Answer
Unless you and your spouse executed a premarital agreement stating otherwise, all income earned during the marriage is presumed to be community... Read Answer
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
This question was already answered. You need to review your divorce decree. If you still have further questions then you should consult a local... Read Answer
This is a highly complicated issue. You need to consult with a local family lawyer to review your divorce decree and ensure that you received the... Read Answer
This is a complicated issue and more information must be known before you can receive a definitive answer. How long have you lived in Texas? Are you... Read Answer
You do not have to leave your house after the initial divorce petition has been filed. However, there should be a temporary orders hearing within a... Read Answer
A portion of your husband's retirement is likely community property. The community property acquired during your 7 years of marriage belongs 50% to... Read Answer
It doesn't matter what you agree to. It matters what the court order says. If he is behind in child support, then you don't have to sign the waiver... Read Answer
From what you describe it is quite likely there might be some spousal support in this case.
It does sound as though you would be entitled to spousal support. There are several factors that go into the calculation, but from the facts you... Read Answer
It depends on the language of the final judgment. Have your attorney review the document. If no attorney ask the bank personnel who is handling the... Read Answer
Probably not without your ex's signature on the document or, better yet, have your ex quitclaim his or her interest in the home to you. Then record... Read Answer
There are procedures contact your local family law facilitator for help.
Unless you paid cash for the house and haven't made any payments, improvements, etc. since you got married, at least part of the house has been paid... Read Answer
If he is self employed you have a problem because the only asset you can levy on is any known bank account. If he is employed, get the court to give... Read Answer
You need to deal with this the only possible way. File a divorce or legal separation. The make a motion for temporary orders asking the court to... Read Answer
Are you still married? Who got the house in the divorce? What does the judgment say? Are there ordered in place? Yes, most probably you will have to... Read Answer
Sounds like you would need to file to have him evicted, since he has no ownership interest in the house.
File in Texas if you have lived here six months and in that county for 90 days. The Texas court has jurisdiction to grant the divorce and divide the... Read Answer
Yes you may and the court might grant the relief you request. You and her have a duty to support each other, until you are divorced.
Spousal support before the divorce is mainly based upon need. A lot of other factors apply to post divorce maintenance. Confer with a local attorney.
That is a negotiable point between the parties.
You need to sit down with an attorney and discuss your situation in detail. You can get custody but certain things need to be proved. Such as it is... Read Answer