In Texas, whenever a civil lawsuit is filed, the other party must be served with the starting papers to know they are being sued and why. This is the same for divorce suits, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship, Modifications, etc., unless the other party is willing to sign an Answer or Waiver of Service Only form. This may seem like a daunting task if the other party is incarcerated, but it is not all that different than serving someone at their home or business.
Read moreAccessibility Legal Resources at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
Learn more about the law and legal concepts related to accessibility and disability with two new resource guides from the Harris County Hainsworth Law Library.
Read moreCrim Pro: Bail
The Crim Pro Ex Libris Juris series highlights general topics and legal information resources on Texas Criminal Procedure. This installment covers the requirements for bail in Texas and also briefly touches upon some of the constant changes that are being made within Houston specifically and the United States to ensure bail requirements continue to change and evolve when necessary.
Read moreCrim Pro: Basics of Criminal Procedure
The Crim Pro Ex Libris Juris series highlights general topics and legal information resources on Texas Criminal Procedure. This post summarizes the information found in the State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section publication The Texas Criminal Justice Process: A Citizen’s Guide, the Wex legal dictionary of the Legal Information Institute, and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Read moreSmall Estate Affidavits
If a family member has died intestate (without a will), what are the next steps to transferring the property of the decedent’s estate? Probate can be overwhelming and an expensive process. Currently, any executor, administrator, or guardian in Harris County must be represented by counsel. What are my options if the estate is small and only consists of property that amounts to $75,000 or less? Probate may not be required in this case if the transfer of property qualifies for a Small Estate Affidavit.
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