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Texas Family Law FAQs

• Q: What If The Non-Custodial Parent Is Still In School And Has No Money?
  A: Remember, a non­custodial parent is responsible for supporting his or her child even if that parent is still a minor. The judge will look at a young parent`s … More
• Q: Who Is Affected By The License Forfeiture Law?
  A: Non­custodial parents who hold a State license, owe more than 90 days of past­due child support and are not in compliance with an existing court­ordered or … More
• Q: What Types Of Licenses Do They Have?
  A: Most adults have a driver`s license. Computer matches can determine which obligors have other licenses and permits ranging from medical, dental and law licenses to … More
• Q: How Does The Process Work?
  A: The Attorney General`s Child Support Division matches its caseload with computer tapes from different licensing agencies. When the match shows an obligor who meets the … More
• Q: Can A Parent Take Custody Of The Child Instead Of Making Child Support Payments?
  A: Both parents must provide for the child, no matter which parent has primary custody. Child support is normally paid to the custodial parent for the benefit of the … More
• Q: Is A Non-Custodial Parent Entitled To Visit The Child If He Or She Is Not Paying Child Support?
  A: Child support and visitation rights are separate issues. The court will determine both and will usually order the non­custodial parent to pay child support and the … More
• Q: Can Any Other Agency Handle Child Support Enforcement Cases?
  A: In Texas, county­operated domestic relations or child support offices, private attorneys and private collection agencies also provide some child support … More
• Q: Can A Private Child Support Collection Agency Process My Case Faster?
  A: The majority of the Child Support Division`s incoming cases do not have established paternity or child support orders. These cases take longer to process than cases … More
• Q: In Texas, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, Texas law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement.   More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Texas?
  A: The Texas Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must … More

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