Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

juvenile restitution

Can a parent who is divorced (but has joint managing conservatorship) of a 15 y/o child be forced to pay financial restitution for a crime the child comitted while in the possession/custody of the other parent? What are the non-custodial parent's legal options?


Asked on 1/24/07, 7:29 am

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

Re: juvenile restitution

Just because you are divorced does not negate your duties and obligations as a parent. You are still responsible for the child.

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Answered on 1/24/07, 7:41 am


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