Barbara Lynch Schnack's Answers (273)

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Is texas a common law state? If so, is the woman entitled to everything an actual wife would be.

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 17, 2012

Texas recognizes common law marriage as a valid, legal marriage. However, simply living together does not create a common law marriage unless there...

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What is required to prove abandonment in a relationship?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

Although the great majority of divorces in Texas are granted on the grounds of insupportability, which is the "no fault" basis for a divorce,...

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I am trying to seek out child support for my daughters dad. Is going through the attorney general a sufficient way?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

The Texas Attorney General's Office is a state agency which operates a large federal program offering child support services to anyone who asks for...

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Can I file for a child custody/support modification?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

The law regarding modification of custody orders would require you to file for modification in Florida since your court order was granted there and...

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I want to file for divorce, can my husband hold me back from leaving the county i live in now? their is 1 child in the marriage

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

I'm sorry to hear that your marriage isn't working out, but if you believe divorce is the right thing for you, I urge you to contact a family...

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My son calls my wife (stepmom) Ina-which is stepmom in Filipino and his mom says that this is unacceptable and she wants...

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 16, 2012

Protective orders are for situations in which family violence is present, and if there has been no recent incident in which you committed an act of...

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Is there a cheaper and faster adoption process?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

There is no substitute for doing things the right way, especially for something so important as an adoption. I am unfamiliar with what is...

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If I didn't put my sons biological father on his birth certificate can my fiance adopt him without his permission?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

I agree with Ms. Watson's response to your question, but I'd like to add that it would be unlikely the court would allow your fiance to adopt your...

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Can i look up old case records??

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

If you were adopted in Texas, it is quite likely that the records were sealed at the time the adoption took place and would not be available...

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How much jailtime can someone get for first time offence on domestic violence?

Barbara's answer | Answered on July 15, 2012

I cannot tell from your question if you do or do not want him to be incarcerated for assaulting and choking you, but I am concerned for anyone...

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