Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Joint Custody

I'm in the process is divorcing my wife, we have been apart for a little over a year now, my question is...

I have been told that if you file for joint custody, that i means that I do not have to pay child support. How true is this statment?


Asked on 6/24/02, 4:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: Joint Custody

That is an untrue statement.

It sounds like you need an attorney - there is obviously a lot you don't understand about divorce and child custody in the Texas legal system.

If you live in the Houston area, call me at 713-847-6000. Be sure to let me know that you found me on lawguru.com.

Good luck!

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Answered on 6/24/02, 5:12 pm


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