I live in Texas and my ex wants retroactive child support from 2008 to 2018. Can she ask for retroactive child support twice?
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Answered on September 08, 2018
if a court order was entered in 2008 that ordered you to pay child support, you owe it even if you were in jail for part of the time. You have had...
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I know a child that is 17 the father pays child support mother refuses to pay give child any of the money what can she do?
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Answered on September 08, 2018
The father needs to go to court to stop or redirect the child support. There is no provision in Texas law for child support to be paid directly to...
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Can I move to Wisconsin if I owe child support in Texas?
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Answered on September 08, 2018
A child support order is enforceable across state lines. Federal law requires that states honor and recognize court orders from other states. You...
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I agreed to lower my ex's back child support. He said he would get a loan and pay the 6385.75 me. He didn't pay it . Can I su?
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Answered on September 02, 2018
If you did not have a court order for the reduction you can enforce the whole amount. Contact AG and find a lawyer who takes payments. Good luck.
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Can the court send me to jail if I am no longer in arrears for child support?
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Answered on September 02, 2018
It is unlikely you will go to jail but the state can have a probated jail sentence that will kick in if you do not pay the rest of your support...
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What should I do if my wife isn't giving me the medical bills for our children in the timeframe given in our divorce decree?
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Answered on September 02, 2018
I agree with Ms. Satagej. Pay what you can if you cannot pay all of it. Good faith attempts really help. Talk to health insurance provider to get...
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How Am I going to pay child Support if im a full time student in Texas.
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Answered on September 02, 2018
Regardless of your career plans, you had a baby. Babies have to be fed and clothed and it is the responsibility of both parents. If the mother...
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Criminal Vs Civil ?
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Answered on September 02, 2018
Changed the practice area to Lawsuits. Short answer is: it depends on the case. If your criminal case requires you to pay restitution and the...
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I went to court for not paying child a requested a court appointed lawyer but was denied. Why?
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Answered on September 02, 2018
Your right to a court appointed lawyer depends on many things. If you have a job now and make above a certain amount you do not qualify. You can...
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Texas Attorney General holding up my fiance's passport. Any course of action we can take?
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Answered on September 02, 2018
He needs to hire a lawyer to contest the hold. However the AG is less likely to remove holds because you have pleasure travel plans. Find a lawyer...