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Is there a family lawyer who will represent my girlfriend pro bono?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Someone has to try to adopt the baby before a court will sign off on relinquishment of the father. If you want to adopt the baby, you could be the person.  Adoption papers are filed, he signs off, etc. Then it can be done. BUT you are then the father for all purposes, including child support if you and girlfriend split up.  Big decision for you to make.... Read More
Someone has to try to adopt the baby before a court will sign off on relinquishment of the father. If you want to adopt the baby, you could be the... Read More

Do I have rights to contact my stepchildren I have power of attorney?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Mr. Robert Jensen 'Bob' Matlock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
The Family Code provides that a person deployed for military purposes can designate another person to pick up his rights during his deployment period. I suggest you hire a lawyer.
The Family Code provides that a person deployed for military purposes can designate another person to pick up his rights during his deployment... Read More

My ex husband refuses to abide our divorce decree, what can I do ?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Robert Jensen 'Bob' Matlock (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
You should file a motion for enforcement. Judges are obligated to enforce their orders, particularly child support orders. Keep in mind that your ex may file a request to modify the orders as a response to your action. Hiring a lawyer would be a very good idea.
You should file a motion for enforcement. Judges are obligated to enforce their orders, particularly child support orders. Keep in mind that your... Read More

divorce

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Howard Gerald Skolnick (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Yes, you are still married to your spouse.  You are not divorced until the Judge signs the Final Decree of Divorce.  The Final Decree is not truly final and unappealable until 30 days after it is signed.  You must satisfy the Court and provide the Parent Education Course Completion Certificate for both you and your spouse and then approach the Court to grant the divorce and sign the Decree.... Read More
Yes, you are still married to your spouse.  You are not divorced until the Judge signs the Final Decree of Divorce.  The Final Decree is... Read More

My best friend died and we do not know what attorney she used for her will; she emailed the will to a few people before she went to othe attorney.

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Depends on what the new will says, and if the technicalities follow the law. (because it sounds like she wrote the will herself.)  Lawyer needs to look at it and help you decide what to do.
Depends on what the new will says, and if the technicalities follow the law. (because it sounds like she wrote the will herself.)  Lawyer needs... Read More

Is my attorney in suit of Conflict of Interest?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, what is it? A duck! Sounds like conflict of interest to me.
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, what is it? A duck! Sounds like conflict of interest to me.

How do I get a divorce from an immigrant that married me under a false name?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Get a divorce, I would plead both names, in the divorce documents, to make sure you get the divorce and it is valid. Sorry that this happened to you.  Then get his immigration revoked for false pretenses, and fraud.
Get a divorce, I would plead both names, in the divorce documents, to make sure you get the divorce and it is valid. Sorry that this happened to... Read More

How do I move to FL with my 7 week old daughter without my ex pressing Kidnaping charges in TX?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Establish paternity, get restraining Order, then let the judge rule. If no court has jurisdiction, you can just leave.  PERIOD. Get some legal advise before you disappear. Just to be safe. 
Establish paternity, get restraining Order, then let the judge rule. If no court has jurisdiction, you can just leave.  PERIOD. Get some legal... Read More

Can I be held responsible for my husband's unpaid child support? Can the "ex" place a lean on our home?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
NO and NO.  He needs to get in front of the judge and set up some type of repayment plan before they arrest him and jail him.  They can do that.  Let me know if I can help. Houston area.
NO and NO.  He needs to get in front of the judge and set up some type of repayment plan before they arrest him and jail him.  They can do... Read More

Can I, as a parent, deny visitation of my child to a grandparent.

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Yes, you can.  Absolutely.  Good reasons to deny unsupervised visits.  Most judges here that I practice in front of, will not allow unsupervised visitation with those circumstances.  If you are in Harris County, call me. I will be happy to assist you.
Yes, you can.  Absolutely.  Good reasons to deny unsupervised visits.  Most judges here that I practice in front of, will not allow... Read More

Do I have to go before a judge to drop arrears in a child support case?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Not enough that you requested anything with the AG in Texas. They are too busy.  Get some legal help to go with you to sort out the problems. 
Not enough that you requested anything with the AG in Texas. They are too busy.  Get some legal help to go with you to sort out the... Read More

if a vehicle is in your name and there are no leins on it but during a probate estate battle the other party took the vehicle off the estates property

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Get a probate lawyer to help asap.  Call me if you are in the Houston area.  That is so against the law!
Get a probate lawyer to help asap.  Call me if you are in the Houston area.  That is so against the law!

Am I able to move out at age 17?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Darling, call CPS, Child Protective Services, where you are, whatever town you are in.  There are so many places that will help you. Starting with them, and the next time she beats you, call the police, file a report and tell the officers what has been going on.  Really, they will know where to get help for you.  You do not need to be hurt by ANYONE, most certainly not your mother. You are the classic runaway.... Read More
Darling, call CPS, Child Protective Services, where you are, whatever town you are in.  There are so many places that will help you. Starting... Read More

Single mother has full legal and physical custody from the time the child is born?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
How ignorant is that?  Hello, you need the help!!!!! Probably need formal request from lawyer, and reason for denial.  Then address the reason in another letter.  Let me know if I can help.
How ignorant is that?  Hello, you need the help!!!!! Probably need formal request from lawyer, and reason for denial.  Then address the... Read More

I have been going through a very difficult time with my dad's estate.

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Would need to sit down and review all the documents, to see what is going on.  If local, in Houston, let me know.  Otherwise, get with a probate lawyer, close to where you are, so that they can give you some advise.
Would need to sit down and review all the documents, to see what is going on.  If local, in Houston, let me know.  Otherwise, get with a... Read More

The lawyer I hIred withdrew so I hired a new one last week. There is a hearing tomorrow and I need to know if the court authorized him to represent me

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Why did he have to get authorization?  You better show up, no matter what the deal is.  If the lawyer is not there, explain to the judge that you hired a new one, bring proof, that a new one was hired.
Why did he have to get authorization?  You better show up, no matter what the deal is.  If the lawyer is not there, explain to the judge... Read More

Am I able to retract a vehicle theft claim?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Absolutely.  I would get an attorney to draft a document for that to happen.  Let me know if I can help. bergmanlawfirm@sbcglobal.net
Absolutely.  I would get an attorney to draft a document for that to happen.  Let me know if I can help. bergmanlawfirm@sbcglobal.net

If the mother is unfit and has CPS claims can the father get custody, not married in the relationship

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Absolutely.  I represented a young man who was not the biological father, and he got custody!   It's the law.
Absolutely.  I represented a young man who was not the biological father, and he got custody!   It's the law.

I am married and was having depression issues, so I cheated on my wife. The other women became pregnant.

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Most definitely.  Your wife might be very upset, but the other woman must allow you to visit, even if you cannot afford much child support and money for the baby's medical bills. If you can put the baby on your health insurance, even, better. Depending on how many other children you have that you are responsible for, will depend on the amount of support you will be ordered to pay. Not too long ago, I represented a man who had two women pregnant at just about the same time.  As in weeks apart.  He is in both of the boys' lives. And he is a super Dad.  ... Read More
Most definitely.  Your wife might be very upset, but the other woman must allow you to visit, even if you cannot afford much child support and... Read More

I am 19 and my dad is giving me a week to find a new place because I won't comply with his rules. Is it legal for him to do that

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Parents have a duty of support until you are emancipated, usually at 18 yrs of age.  Are you still in high school?  Or graduated and have a job. Or married and/or living with someone? Key questions to show whether you are emancipated in the eyes of the law. If so, he can usually throw you out.  Many exceptions to the rule. Disabled, for example.... Read More
Parents have a duty of support until you are emancipated, usually at 18 yrs of age.  Are you still in high school?  Or graduated and have a... Read More

supervised visitation proposed only if I terminate my engagement. My fiance has a harmful display to a minor conviction 16 years ago. Can I object?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
Your lawyer should be answering this.  But over ten years is too old to use for impeachment purposes. More important is why you were not in your children's life before now.
Your lawyer should be answering this.  But over ten years is too old to use for impeachment purposes. More important is why you were not in your... Read More

My pay has been garnisheed for alimony. Its left me nothing left I need help

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
In Texas in cannot be more than 50% of you paycheck. Is there some way to stop the alimony? That is better left for a NY attorney.
In Texas in cannot be more than 50% of you paycheck. Is there some way to stop the alimony? That is better left for a NY attorney.

my daughter and her bf have been living together for 5 years they have a son together 4 years old can she be entitled to the house if its in his

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
If they are holding themselves out as husband and wife, potentially yes.  Common law marriage is recognized in Texas.  By the way, there is no common law divorce.
If they are holding themselves out as husband and wife, potentially yes.  Common law marriage is recognized in Texas.  By the way, there is... Read More

Should I add a statement in my divorce that says that my ex husband has to provide a bed for our son when he stays with him?

Answered 13 years and 6 months ago by Ms. Julie H. Quaid (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
It is definitely worth adding a clause in the Decree that states he has to provide your son with a suitable bed. You are correct that it would be difficult to enforce but if it is not in there, you have an even more difficult time making certain that your son is being properly taken care of while with his Father. Please consult with a family lawyer in your area to make sure the Decree has everything in it that needs to be in the document and that the wording is specific and enforceable.  It is well worth your time and money to make certain everything is done correctly in the beginning.    ... Read More
It is definitely worth adding a clause in the Decree that states he has to provide your son with a suitable bed. You are correct that it would... Read More

How can I get the jurisdiction of my daughter transferred to the county we now live in?

Answered 13 years and 7 months ago by Helene Thaissa W. Bergman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Family
It will require filing a Motion to Transfer along with pleading the facts that one child is in one county, and the other remained in the original county.  If there is still child support and custody, this really should be done.  If the child or children are grown and gone, no need.... Read More
It will require filing a Motion to Transfer along with pleading the facts that one child is in one county, and the other remained in the original... Read More
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