Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

In my divorce, it was an agreement, not collaborative and in the lawyers came up with no child support for me(mother) and that I would not pursue any allimony, loss on house etc...I have joint custody. Now he is taking me back to court for child support just a year and half later. If I knew this I never would have agreed. THE LAWYERS had it all written up before I was even asked which option I wanted!

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married 14 years, never worked(was not allowed to) disabled (have not filed an appeal yet but did have a claim in)

and he abandoned me for someone else.

How can he do this? He can reopen what has been ordered already but I cant?or can I?

Thanks

Carol H

Why is he allowed


Asked on 2/23/10, 10:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

Generally, a child support order can be amended if there has been a substantial change in circumstances. So, for example, if the non-custodial parent is earning more money or the custodial parent is making less money and not able to provide for the children, the court can adjust the child support. If you do not have an attorney representing you, then you should hire one to assist you with your case.

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Answered on 2/28/10, 1:50 pm


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