Questions answered by Patricia Faye Bushman

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Do we have to modify divorce decree when custody is changing and I want child support now?

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

Whether you do it through the Attorney General or a private attorney, a modification will have to be filed so that the Court Orders are changed. ...

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What reasons can child support be lowered? What if after the divorce the parent with custody committed adultery, ran up credit c

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

Child support in Texas is based solely on the obligor's income, his monthly gross adjusted for taxes, insurance and a few other things, as well as...

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If the mother of my alleged child has not let me see the child in over 6 years do i still have to pay child support

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

Does your child still need to eat, have a roof over her head, be entertained, have clothing, and all the other things that your child support helps...

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Will I get in trouble for goIng on vacation with my child during his weekend he was given notice and offered a makeup weekend

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

The short answer is yes. You don't get to plan things for the child during his periods of possession. If he doesn't agree, then it can't happen. ...

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Custody

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

We need a lot more information to answer this. Are you in Texas and she is in another state now? Would she leave Texas to live in another state? ...

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Contempt of Court

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

I agree with the previous poster. Assuming he has missed many Saturday visits without notice to you, the Court would probably not hold you in...

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We are looking into taking in our nephew because his mother was sent to jail. How do we go about this and can we apply for help?

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

You would be better off in family court and not probate court, but you can do it either way. You should talk with a good family law or probate...

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Should I use a lawyer for a name change?

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

Have you had any experience in the legal field or with courts and legal proceedings? If you don't even know where to get the paperwork, you...

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My boyfriend and I have been living together for 5 years. He's leaving this weekend and taking everything. Do I have any rights?

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

If you aren't married, there is no community property. You may be married. Also, the property may also be joint, depending on how it was bought. ...

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I would like a seperation from my husband, he says I will no longer get to see our children. Is this true?

Patricia's answer | Answered on August 11, 2010

There is no such thing as a legal separation in Texas. If all you do is go live somewhere else, without filing for divorce, then he can probably...

Patricia Faye Bushman's Answers (1171)

Do we have to modify divorce decree when custody is changing and I want child support now?

What reasons can child support be lowered? What if after the divorce the parent with custody committed adultery, ran up credit c

If the mother of my alleged child has not let me see the child in over 6 years do i still have to pay child support

Will I get in trouble for goIng on vacation with my child during his weekend he was given notice and offered a makeup weekend

Custody

Contempt of Court

We are looking into taking in our nephew because his mother was sent to jail. How do we go about this and can we apply for help?

Should I use a lawyer for a name change?

My boyfriend and I have been living together for 5 years. He's leaving this weekend and taking everything. Do I have any rights?

I would like a seperation from my husband, he says I will no longer get to see our children. Is this true?