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Blog 2020 July How Do I Enforce Child Support Orders in Texas?
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How Do I Enforce Child Support Orders in Texas?

Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny || 28-Jul-2020

Have you been awarded child support by the court but your ex refuses to pay or has fallen behind? If so, there are several methods that courts can use to enforce and collect past-due child support from parents. In Texas, enforcement options for child support violations include jail time, wage garnishment, and costly fines. To enforce action on past-due child support, the custodial parent must file an enforcement action with the court requesting a judge force the delinquent parent to make the required payments.

Wage Garnishment

Judges can notify the employer of the delinquent parent instructing them to automatically deduct funds from the parent’s paychecks. The garnished wages are then sent to the child support office and distributed to the child.

Contempt

You can also file for contempt of the court’s order if the other parent fails to make child support payments. The following sanctions can be issued if a parent is found in contempt of the court:

  • The parent can be jailed
  • The parent can be placed on probation for up to 5 years
  • The parent can be ordered to pay attorney fees for the other parent related to the child support dispute
  • 12% interest can be added to the past-due amount

Child Support Lien

Child support liens can be enforced against real and personal property if parents fail to pay child support. When a lien is attached to the tile of property or real estate, the debtor can’t sell, mortgage, or transfer it. A lien can be enforced without a foreclosure suit and the property can be sold at public auction with all of the proceeds going towards paying off the judgment.

Speak to Our Dedicated Child Support Attorneys Today

At the Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny, we have more than 30 years of experience under our belts and an intuitive understanding of the unique family law issues our clients face. When you choose our firm to handle your child support matter, we will take the time to get to know your needs personally so we can help you achieve your case goals.

To schedule your case consultation with our attorneys, please call {F:P:Sub:Phone} today.

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