Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Child Support Assistance/Contract

In October of 1998 I was having problems trying to locate my ex-husband and in collecting child support, so I enlisted the assistance of a child support agency that is located in Austin Texas. I reside in Georiga, but my ex-husband lives in Texas. I signed a contract with Support Kids that states they will take a percentage of any money collected on my behalf. I have since tried to cancel my contract, but they stated that the only reason that I can terminate their services are if they do not collect any money in a 12 month period. They have not been successful in collecting on a regular basis, but they have collected some every 12 month period. I wanted to know if there is any type of time limitation that a contract can remain legal and binding or if there are no limitations on it. I would like very much to terminate my contract with them, but do not know if I have any legal grounds to do so. They did state in the contract that I signed that the only ways to terminate are; withing 7 days of signing, if they collect 100% of the money or if they do not collect anything within a 12 month period. I would appreciate any legal advice on my options.


Asked on 9/23/04, 3:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Child Support Assistance/Contract

The terms of the contract you signed with them would generally apply without an outside time limit. Of course, I would have to review the contract before giving you any concrete answers.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

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Answered on 9/23/04, 4:20 pm


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