Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: child support when can you have liscense suspended?

You can call the Harris County District Attorney office section that handles child support. They may be able to help you. Or you can have an attorney file an enforcement (contempt) action, which can cause him to pay your attorney fees if he is found in contempt.

Re: child support when can you have liscense suspended?

First, if he is on active duty in the military, why isn't your child support being deducted directly from his pay? If you had an employer's order signed at the time of your divorce or any subsequent modification, call the District Clerk to ask about their procedure to have that order issued to his employer.

Second, a private attorney can file a motion for enforcement by contempt - but only if he is 30 days or more late with an amount equal or greater than one month's obligation.

Third, you can contact the District Attorney's office to ask about the charge of "criminal non-support," however, be advised that each county's D.A. may have different procedures.

Fourth, and I do not recommend this, you can contact the Office of the Attorney General - Child Support Division to apply for their services, which are at no cost to you. Of course, with that agency, you get what you pay for.