Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
child support-- back support
my boyfriend just found out he has a warrent out for
back child support. his x left the country with his
son under a verbal agreement that while she was gone
he would not have to pay support- so he didn't now
sheis back inthe states and filed on him for the time
she was gone. he doesn't have much money- what can be
done who can he talk to---- he doesn't believe he can
afford an attorney. help!! please- thanks- j
Asked on 10/11/00, 12:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: child support-- back support
Verbal agreements for child support have no effect before the judge. Your boyfriend will either have to come up with some money or face jail time.
Answered on 11/06/00, 9:42 am