I have standard visit. for my son. He lives with me for the month of july and i'm still paying child support to my ex for july.

Ms. Watson's answer is correct. The Texas child support guidelines do not provide for "off" periods based on a summer period of possession. Your...

How are arrears collected if the parent paying passes away?

I encourage you to consult with a probate attorney in the state where your ex resides to discuss the possibility of filing a claim against his...

I agree with Ms. Foley's answer, as well as with her calculations based on the figures you provided. If you believe that your child's proven needs...

Should/Can we try to lower child support?

You do not say in your question how long ago your husband's child support was reduced, but requesting a change in the amount of his child support...

What would be the consequences of not going to this court citation?

Nothing good ever comes of ignoring a citation to appear in a lawsuit, and it is never a good idea to not seek legal advice when you do not know or...

You should read your court order to see if the court placed any restriction on your children's place of residence. As a sole managing conservator,...

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My ex will not see our daughter regularly; can visitation be ordered?

I'm very sorry to hear that your daughter is experiencing such terrible emotional problems. I wholeheartedly agree with Ms. Marvel's comment about...

Can I go to jail if I dont let the non-custodial parent see the kids, is the order legal if he refused to sign it at court?

The short answer to your question is that you can be held in contempt of court if you do not surrender your children to their father on the days...

My daughter mom boyfriend hit my daughter in the mouth and I have custody what can I do to limit visitation?

I'm sorry to hear that your court order from several years ago was never actually signed by the court, but I'm afraid that simply applying to the...

Since you describe the relationship between the parents as volatile and difficult, I have reservations about attempting to enter into an agreement...