Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am being sued for child support by my ex husband. We have been divorced 10 years & have had a verbal agreement re: support. My question is- his lawyer is requesting my last 2 tax returns & paycheck stubs. I cannot afford a lawyer & want to know will the judge consider my expences as well as income? How do I let the judge know that I want my bills to be considered & how do I know my rights as a parent?


Asked on 5/11/10, 10:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Your bills don't count, and the judge won't take them into consideration.

The judge will probably tell you that your first responsibility is to support your children - not make car payments or credit card payments.

You should plan to give the paycheck stubs and tax returns to the lawyer (the Family Code says you have to).

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Answered on 5/16/10, 1:39 pm


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