Child Support; He is not working per say or is getting pay by cash to avoid paying child support. Can that be fought against?

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   Fran BrochsteinPro

   Houston Mediation Attorney

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   Answered February 10, 2013 16:36. If he was ordered by a court to pay child support & has not, then he is in contempt of a court's order.
   Your sister needs to hire an attorney & file a lawsuit against him. He will be ordered to pay & if he does not, he can go to jail. Plus, he might be ordered to pay all or part of her attorney's fees since he has not paid. Look on this website & hire a tough, smart attorney. Contempt is technical so you cannot do it yourself.

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   James Hunt

   San Antonio Family Law Attorney

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   Answered February 15, 2013 11:28. Yes. It is presumed that a non-custodial parent is able to earn minimum wage for a 40 hour work week. This is rebuttable, however, depending on the circumstances of that parent. If a non-custodial parent is working a "cash Job", an experienced family law attorney may be discover that parent's actual income through a variety of methods.

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   Brian CrockettPro

   Houston Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered February 15, 2013 13:59. Of course, but its not something you will probably be able to do by yourself. If you need assistance contact someone on this site. Don't let your sister sit on her rights. Any questions let me know.

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