Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I want to modify a child support order, pro bono
After 10 years, I served my daughter's paternal father with child support papers. He agreed to meet in the Denton County Child Support Office to work out an agreement without going to court. I hadn't seen him in 10 years, and I was very nervous, anxious, and confused. I waived 10 years of back support. I would like to change this decision, but the office said I signed a waiver. I would be willing to pay an attorney a percentage of monies collected for modifying this document. It was signed less than 30 days ago. Who can help me or who should I call?

Asked on 6/29/00, 10:08 am

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Bob Leonard Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC

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Re: I want to modify a child support order, pro bono

There is not enough information to fully answer this question.

First, what did the waiver actually say? Did it include language that it would be irrevokable? Was it filed in the court as a "Rule 11" agreement (a procedural method for parties to agree without getting a court order.

Second, was a court order entered after the waiver was signed? When? What did it provide?

Generally, if a court order was signed, you could appeal it (if within the time limits for an appeal) but it would be a long shot at best. Call an attorney for advise and let him or her review all of the documents and hear the whole story. Regardless, if there is any chance to fix this you must move extremely fast.

Answered on 9/05/00, 8:36 pm

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