Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Can I get retroactive child support for my 15 year old?

My ex-wife and I were divorced in Harris County Texas in 1990. I was granted sole custody of our 3 year old son. No child support was ordered to be paid by my ex-wife at that time. My son is now almost 15 years old, and is rightfully due to receive support from his mother. Can I go back to court and sue for child support, as well as retro-active support for previous years? I have not been in contact with his mother in several years, but I believe she has remarried and is living in Ohio ( I would need help in locating her ).

Are there any firms or agencies that would assist me in this matter with little or no cost up-front?


Asked on 12/07/01, 10:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephanie T. Shipp Shipplaw

Re: Can I get retroactive child support for my 15 year old?

You should seek assistance from the Office of the Texas Attorney General Child Support Division. They provide free services for the establishment and collection of child support.

Best of Luck

Stephanie T. Shipp

Attorney At Law

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Answered on 12/10/01, 1:25 pm


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