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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX I own my own home. Three months ago rented a room to a friend. He agreed to sign a rental agreement & agreed to pay the agreed upon amount. Three months later & he has still not signed the rental agreement or paid rent. (Yes I know I'm...

What is the name of your state? TX When my parents died their estates were granted to me in their will. As part of their estate I recieved savings bonds. Some where in my mom's name and POD to my dad. Some where in my name and only to be legally cashed by me upon my dads death. I cashed the...

What is the name of your state? TX I am currently recieving child support. Yesterday I learned my ex-boyfriend went on a drunken binge & has now lost his job. What steps will the courts take now to try & obtain child support.

What is the name of your state? TX I was never married to the father of my baby and the baby currently has my last name. A paternity was done proving him to be the father. I am considering giving the baby his last name. Would her having his last name give him any more rights than he...

What is the name of your state? TX I have primary custody & together the babies father & I have joint managing conservatorship. We chose at our hearing not to set up court ordered visitation. Being that we chose to work out visitation on our own. What rights, if any do I have in regard to...

What is the name of your state? TX My ex-boyfriend has a child by me and a child from a previous marriage. The guidelines were set at 17.5% for me & I was told would now be set at 17.5% for his other child. Will he & his ex-wife have to go to court for her support to be lowered or will it...

What is the name of your state? TX The courts set up an order set up for child support and medical costs. An order was not set up to establish that he pay for half of child care costs. I was told any other expenses would be worked out between us. Can I have an order set up stating he will...

What is the name of your state? TX I have a hearing to determine child support and plan to seek full custody. I was told if my ex-boyfriend dosen't show their would be a default judgement. What exactly is a default judgement and how might it affect child support and custody?

What is the name of your state? TX I have finally recieved a date in court to obtain child support. I have no lawyer and will be representing myself. What courts costs can I expect beyond general filing fees?

What is the name of your state? TX 1. The CPS office said we would get the paternity results when we went to court. Will we get a physical copy of the results too. 2. Do the courts normally ask both parties to share child care costs? Can I petition for him to pay for half of child care? 3...

What is the name of your state? TX 1. How would a default judgement affect who gets custody? 2. I feel the father may ask for custody to avoid child support. He has no desire to be in her life much less raise her. Could he get custody & then put her up for adoption? 3. Do the courts ever...