Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
I was divorced in 1989 and the decree was issued in Alabama. My ex and I both live now in Texas and have so for over 4 years each. I have sought support from him throughout the years off and on, depending on our individual circumstances (i.e. he had to leave New Orleans due to Katrina and didn't have a pot to pee in, etc) but now, my daughter is 15 and I truly need the monthly support we are entitled to - so my question is - can I use the services of the State Attny General's child support office to seek standard child support, or do I first need to move the decree to Texas and handle with private attny. I ask because obviously money is tight right now. Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
The Attorney General's office (or a similar agency in Alabama) should be able to have the matter transferred to Harris County, Texas and then the AG can proceed with enforcement here.
Based on what you have written, you may always seek assistance from the Texas Attorney General regarding support of a child. Generally, the AG's office is not overly quick in processing items and you may become a number in their system of chihld support enforcement actions. As for the transfer issue, either the AG or a private attorney can have the case transferred from Alabama to Texas. Once again, it depend upon how quickly you want the process to proceed. If my law firm can assist you with this legal issue or any other legal matter, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange for an intial consultation.
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