Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Disability Laws and Child Support

Can a person legally disabled on a fixed income be forced to pay child support?


Asked on 2/25/01, 11:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Williams Law Office of Eric L. Williams

Re: Disability Laws and Child Support

Short Answer - Yes.

Child support in Texas is calculated based on "Net Resources" - Section 154.062, Texas Family Code.

That section includes, among other items, social security benefits, workers' compensation benefits, severance pay, etc.

However, under section 154.123, the court can consider additional factors in setting the child support amount.

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Answered on 4/28/01, 2:06 am


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