Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

What qualifies as

My ex-wife recently sent my 17 year old daughter to live in another city with (relatives?). Does this qualify as ''otherwise emancipated'' and why do I have to continue paying the ex child support if she does not have my daughter living in her house?


Asked on 7/25/06, 11:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: What qualifies as

Otherwise emancipated means married and/or on her own. You have to pay child support because your X has legal custody which is not necessarily related to possession.

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Answered on 7/26/06, 9:32 am


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