Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I got divorced 15 years ago and was ordered in the divorce to pay child support 6 months prior to the decree being signed by a judge. I paid the support but now 15 years later the AG says it only counts as a gift because I didn't pay it through them. They now say I owe 10 thousand dollars in interest and penalties and I've been put on probation for 10 years to make it up. My kids are 17 and 18 now. Is it even legal to order you to pay someone and then throw it out so many years later?


Asked on 4/09/13, 7:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

First, when was the AG hearing that put you on probation? If was fewer than 7 working days ago, you can appeal it to the trial court. You need to do that if you can. The deadlines are very short so you need to act quickly, if there is still time.

Second, if you have any proof that you paid during that time, you can present that proof in court for a credit on the arrearage.

Third, I would object to being found in contempt for failure to pay when there was no written order in place. They can still find the arrearage, but they shouldn't hold you in contempt.

YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, THE COURT WILL APPOINT ONE FOR YOU IN THIS CASE.

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Answered on 4/09/13, 12:09 pm


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