When a Parent Refuses to Pay Child Support in Texas

When a noncustodial parent refuses to pay child support, you may be left wondering what options are available. It may require legal assistance from a child custody lawyer in Texas.

Child support payments are enforced a number of ways. In many cases, the payments are automatically deducted from the parent’s wages; however, even then, an individual can sometimes find a way around this. They may be self-employed or change jobs frequently, for instance.

Some of the options that may be available when a noncustodial parent refuses to pay child support include: 

• file a contempt order against them;
• suspend driver’s license;
• take payments from state or federal sources (such as income tax returns);
• place a child support lien on their property or other assets; and
• file a judgment against them.

It is difficult to predict when a parent will stop making child support payments or avoids them altogether. When you are dealing with such issues in the state of Texas, there are rights and responsibilities that you have as a parent.

Contacting a Texas Child Support Lawyer

The attorneys at Warren & Migliaccio have years of experience, and we’ll use that training to provide you peace of mind for the future, whatever the circumstances of your divorce or family law situation. From the initial consultation until the day your divorce is finalized, the Texas family law team at Warren & Migliaccio is here to advocate on your behalf and that of your children. Contact our Dallas law firm today at 1-888-584-9614.