Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

can a judge order child support and back pay on someone that is exempt from working


Asked on 11/25/09, 5:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Generally, yes.

Your question raises a question in my mind: How does one become "exempt from working?"

The Family Code doesn't make any reference to whether or not the payor is "working." The Family Code focuses on income. Some people who don't work do have income.

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Answered on 12/01/09, 10:37 am
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

The short answer is yes.

Unemployed people or disabled people can also be ordered to pay child suport.

I would also like to know how you are "exempt" from work?

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Answered on 12/01/09, 9:05 pm


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