Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

failure to pay child support, upcoming court case

I have a six year old daughter and her father is in jail due to revoked probation. he will be released in march, and has a court date coming march 20, in texas. I want to be there and know what happens with the case. I have been told my presence is not necessary, but I still want to be there. He has lied to me about everything. He is almost $20,000 behind in child support. I know he has a new child who lives in texas and I want to protect my daughters rights. He has only spent approx. 11 months around her in her entire life. The last check I recieved was in july of 2003 for$13. Should I go to texas and appear in court or should I simply request the reports? He has prior felonies, a drinking and smoking problem and is an unfit parent. I have no clue what to do and need advice to help me decide how to go about this matter. If do go i will not take my daughter to the court with me or to texas for that matter, she has no clue her father is in jail and i keep her sheltered from such things, she is too young to know such things. thanks for your time.


Asked on 1/13/06, 2:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: failure to pay child support, upcoming court case

Federal and Texas law allows for you to testify (if your testimony is necessary) by phone. Coming to TX would likely be a hardship for you and I doubt that your physical presence will make a great difference. See if you can contact the Asst. Atty General on your case and tell him/her that you are available to testify by phone.

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Answered on 1/13/06, 3:15 pm


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