I received a ticket for an item I forgot to pay for at a grocery store in Texas. The ticket says theft, and I have a court date set. I am worried about my record and need advice on what to do next.

July 3rd, 2024

I received a 3-day notice on July 3rd. Do I have 5 days to respond to the notice, and do I count the day I was served, holidays, and weekends? Should I respond directly to the landlord's lawyer or file a response in court? If court, what court and department do I file? Is it advisable to talk directly to the landlord's lawyer or be represented by my own counsel? Do I need to fill out a specific document to respond, is there a fee, and will there be a hearing before a judge? If I file a response, what should I expect next? If I do not contest owing rent but need time due to being laid off, would the court be accommodating in giving an extension?

January 8th, 2023

I am one of five heirs to 48 acres of land in Florida, which has never been divided or surveyed. The land is in all five of our names. I offered to buy out the other heirs, but a lawyer suggested it would have to go through probate first. What does this mean, and why is probate necessary?

April 11th, 2023

Can I amend or vacate a settled legal case due to fraud, threats, or newly discovered evidence, and if so, what steps should I take?

September 5th, 2024

Besides the clerk of court, what other personnel can check on the status of a motion (if the motion was filed or who is the judge assigned to the case), if the original judge of the case has passed and the lawyer representing the client’s motion is non-responsive?

October 16th, 2023