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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas A childhood friend of my daughter's lost her parents when she was 13. Maternal uncle was made executor and maternal grandmother was given custody of girl and her older brother. Grandmother passed away one year later. Boy was allowed to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TN A friend of my sister's has asked me to help them find legal advice for a situation in Tennessee. I don't have all the details, yet, but here is her post to me: He ("Joe") just recently found out that his wife is still married to her "ex"...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas Short background. Child will be 16 years old in March. Paternity was just established about 15 months ago. Father ordered to pay only minimum child support due to inability to prove that he earns more than he claims. No back-support...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas I own a home on the Barnett Shale where lots of drilling activity is going on. In May I signed a lease for my mineral rights. Under the terms of our neighborhood agreement (8000 + residents in group) we were to each receive a bonus of...

What is the name of your state? TX Situation: Young band about to launch its debut CD for sale online and via Itunes. Band's myspace has 4 of the songs from its CD on its player, but they are not downloadable. Music and lyrics of all songs are original works of band, but were inspired by a...

What is the name of your state? Texas My 14 yr old daughter is in a band with 2 other 14 years olds who, collectively, have written several songs, (music and lyrics) inspired by a series of young adult books. The author of the books is a fan and has no problem with their music. The band is...

What is the name of your state? TX I'm addressing those of you who are either familiar with guardianship laws in Texas or can at least give me an educated guess. I've already had dessert, so I don't need any sweetner...but OG & Bay, I would value your opinions! LOL I have referenced in other...

What is the name of your state? Texas The NCP and I are putting the finishing touches on an agreed order which establishes paternity, support and custody of an almost 15 year old child. The NCP and the child have never met. After a year of litigation with separate counsel, and the AG's...

What is the name of your state? Texas This has been bugging me since my support hearing last week. Legal paternity has been established through DNA testing. NCP's attorney offered a lowball cash settlement in exchange for termination of parental rights. The insult alone was enough to cause...

What to do now? UPDATE - THE WORM HAS TURNED What is the name of your state? Texas My previous threads are closed, but, in a nutshell, I have a hearing on Thursday for a ruling on DNA test results and temporary or final orders on support. The AG had requested financial documents that should...

What is the name of your state? Texas After 8 months of hearings and discovery, DNA results finally prove paternity....ruling will be on Sept 13. This morning we had a hearing on a motion brought by the father's attorney for a protective order against the AG's request for his financial records...

What is the name of your state? Texas On the same day that we received news that DNA testing confirmed paternity, the father filed a motion for a protective order against having to provide the AG with financial docs (they were due today) that they had requested in their supplemental...

What is the name of your state? Texas A friend of mine just had to put her father in a nursing home following an illness. His doctor has informed her that he will require 24 hr care for the rest of his life. She is to be given POA over his affairs and has prepared a form for his signature...

What is the name of your state? Texas what are the copyright laws in connection with fan bands that generate from the popularity of book series and the movies that follow? For example, there are numerous fan bands nationwide that perform in small venues whose stage image and song lyrics focus...

What is the name of your state? Massachusetts and Texas Ultimately, my question is whether Massachusetts even had jurisdiction on issue of paternity concerning my daughter. Factual background: Marriage of husband and wife took place in Texas, but marital home (of less than 4 mos duration)...