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If our residence is in one state but my husband is a a temporary assignment in another, where do I serve him?

You can have him served where ever he can be located.  Considering that he is out-of-state, you should call the clerk's in the state and county where he resides to see who normally serves documen

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar answered 4 months ago

If I signed a notorized letter to my ex-wife saying that I'd pay one of her credit cards off, will this letter hold up in court if she tries to sue me?

It's a contract, but it's not necessarily pivotal in the family law case.  The judge SHOULD disregard it unless she files a separate cause of action for breach of contract in a different court.&n

Cameron Norris, Esq. answered 4 months ago

If I lived with my boyfriend for 7 years and we broke up, what are my legal choices?

I agree with the previous answer.  The only thing to add is that if there were written or oral promises--you may have a shot at getting supported by filing a civil law suit.  However, it's a

Cameron Norris, Esq. answered 4 months ago

What to do about my ex-husband's IRA's and a divorce?

You should open a new IRA in your own name, take that Court order into the financial institution and transfer your interst into your new IRA account.  It doesn't really matter if you wait or do i

Cameron Norris, Esq. answered 4 months ago

If my wife has a credit card in her name, am I liable for half of it?

Yes, you are liable.  If she went out tomorrow and bought a Ferrari, the community would be liable for that debt.  See the following code sections as a reference: Family Code § 900 et

Cameron Norris, Esq. answered 4 months ago

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