Inmate in county jail has a plea hearing tomorrow. The court docket mentions financial information for the first time, indicating the defendant owes certain amounts. Does this mean the defendant is getting probation, or is there no correlation? The defendant's lawyer has stopped communicating, so I'm unsure who to ask. Does it benefit the defendant to pay these fees?

August 8th, 2024

Can I appeal an eviction in Houston, Texas, Harris County? The court date is on the 6th of October, and I'm afraid of being out. I have September back rent due, but I have plans to catch up. I received mail from companies offering to stop the eviction and help with the appeal. What are my steps to file an appeal myself, and what is the difference between appealing by bond and appealing by cash deposit?

November 7th, 2024

Can an Order from the court include information that was not discussed in the transcript or stated by the judge during the hearing, especially if it was part of the pleadings submitted by the opposing counsel?

May 17th, 2023

I need to correct both of my parents' names and my own name on my birth certificate to reflect their birth certificates. What is the process for making these modifications?

November 26th, 2024

A family court order was passed for child support with misrepresented and overinflated financials by the Plaintiff and their lawyer of the Defendant. The Defendant was Pro Se and Plaintiff lawyer refused to communicate and Ex Parte communicated to the judge. The Defendant is seeking a Motion of Re-Consideration through legal representation. Can Plaintiff’s lawyer and/or Plaintiff be held in contempt of court if Title IV application has financial errors and withheld assets, etc?

October 26th, 2023