Questions answered by Patricia Faye Bushman

Archived

My boyfriend and i our consider common law married in texas and we just split and he married someone eles is there marrage real

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 05, 2009

Texas does not require that you fill out a form with the clerk to have a valid common law marriage. If you have been holding yourselves out as...

Archived

My teenage son (14) decided to live with father, I still have our other son living with me. How will this effect my c. support?

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 05, 2009

Well, nothing is going to happen unless someone takes the matter back to Court. Assuming someone files a modification, sounds like you would each...

Archived

I am 15. my grandfather is trying to adopt me. but i do not want him to, nobody does..............

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 05, 2009

Two things, a child age 12 or over must consent to an adoption in Texas and there should be an ad litem attorney representing the interests of the...

Archived

Relinquishing parental rights in the state of New Mexico

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 05, 2009

Don't know what the laws are in New Mexico because I am not licensed in New Mexico, but in Texas, you play, you pay. You can't just "relinquish"...

Archived

When can i get emanicipated?

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 05, 2009

Are you already self-sufficient and self-supporting? If you are not, then you are not going to be emancipated. Being emancipated takes more than...

Archived

Can a man get alamony in tx

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 05, 2009

Texas has no alimony, but if certain very specific requirements are met, either spouse can be eligible for limited spousal support. Doesn't really...

Archived

My daughter just had a son and she is not married to the biological father.

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 05, 2009

Then I guess you better put him on the hook as the father now. Your daughter needs to file a paternity action and get custody and child support...

Archived

I have a question about child protective services rigtht versus my right as a parent.

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

The simple answer is yes. CPS can open a case any time they feel there is any kind of danger to the child. For educational purposes only. No...

Archived

Ok one child old enough to decide, however younger siblings want to come too.

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 03, 2009

Children (people under 18) never get to "decide". They can express their preference to the Judge, but it is the Judge who decides. Just because...

Archived

How can one have their court date reset.

Patricia's answer | Answered on October 02, 2009

If she was originally served 3 months ago, she should have started looking for legal aid then. Without knowing what she has to be in court for on...

Patricia Faye Bushman's Answers (1171)

My boyfriend and i our consider common law married in texas and we just split and he married someone eles is there marrage real

My teenage son (14) decided to live with father, I still have our other son living with me. How will this effect my c. support?

I am 15. my grandfather is trying to adopt me. but i do not want him to, nobody does..............

Relinquishing parental rights in the state of New Mexico

When can i get emanicipated?

Can a man get alamony in tx

My daughter just had a son and she is not married to the biological father.

I have a question about child protective services rigtht versus my right as a parent.

Ok one child old enough to decide, however younger siblings want to come too.

How can one have their court date reset.