Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Can a family law attorney have me put in jail for unpaid attorney fees on a childsuport case?
Asked on 2/27/20, 11:04 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley
KoonsFuller PC
Yes. If the attorney's fees were awarded in a suit where you were found in contempt for failing to pay child support or medical support, then those fees are enforceable in the same manner as child support. Other than that, an award of attorney's fees is general just another unsecured debt.
Answered on 2/27/20, 1:20 pm