I have a decree issued in Texas, with joint custody and our '0' dollar child support, as we opted to handle this ourselves.

With 3 state agencies potentially involved (AG for support, DA for fraud, and DHS), you may need someone to negotiate for you. Your case may not be...

The AG's office has general immunity from such suits under law so you'll likely waste your time. Best bet is to get an attorney to negotiate and...

How can I file child support modification because the Atty General said they can't help since it was established in court.

You should consult an attorney to hear the facts of your case and give you an estimate. Unlike goods and merchandise, it's very difficult to give...

If a couple going through decide and both parties agree to child support amount can the courts change the amout

With some exceptions, the court will likely grant you an order that complies with your agreement. Good luck.

Can i get back child support from temporary orders that specified an amount to be paid but i never received?

It all depends on what your final order says and how long ago your order became final. Consult with an attorney to have them review the order.

In the State of Texas is Child Support calculated based on overnights or income?

I'd be curious how long ago your divorce happened since if it was too recent, you'll have a burden getting the amount increased. But yes support is...

If name is not on birth certificate does one have to pay child support?

As my colleague says, whether the birth certificate was signed by you is not relevant. A birth certificate doesn't really confer rights but is...

Is their legal forms for my husband to modify his child support? If so Can he take document on day of hearing ?

Show cause hearings are pretty serious, since they can involve threat of jail. Highly recommend he see an attorney to review for a modification...

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How do I keep a child support suit in the same county it was filed in?

And to answer your concern about now adding child support after 11years, have an attorney review your prior decree to see what the prior agreement...

I just got a letter from the Tx oag office in Bryan stating the amount of child support and the the amount of the arrears

Alot of the AG's processes are automated, so unless you get a human worker to review and enter your judge-signed order, their office may never know...