Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Paperwork is a man's best friend.

You need to have proof that you, the mom and the children were living together.

You need to be able to prove the date that you no longer lived with them.

The child support can only start on the date that the moved out away from your family.

It sounds like you lived with your family through October, 2012, so your child support cannot begin until November 1, 2012.

If she goes to the TX A G office, you are looking at months until they get around to your case.

If possible, I urge you to retain an attorney to represent you even if it's a TX A G case. I think the TX A G office favors women over men, and I'm a female! Look on this website and on www.avvo.com for an attorney that will work with you to go and make sure that you get a fair deal.

If you are not working then your child support will be based on minimum wage and 40 hour per week.

Take a deep breath.

You are in panic mode.

You need to calm down and get focused.

It sounds like you are a good dad.

You need to get focused and get a job so you can land on your feet.

It is irrelevant that she and her family have money.

You are required under Texas law to provide support for your children.

So will be ordered to pay child support based on what you earn.

So get out there and get a job.

The Texas Attorney General has a website all about child support and visitation.

You are entitled to see your children.

Child support and child visitation are separate and apart.

Do NOT give the mother of the children any cash.

Always give her money that can be proven - money orders, etc.

If you buy anything for your kids (food, diapers, toys, etc.) keep the receipts!

I hope this information is helpful.