Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
How to stop child support when custody changes
My ex-wife has moved to another state and my daughter has stayed with me. Is there an inexpensive way to stop child support payments from being deducted from my paycheck? She has been refunding my money, but she is months behind and I expect this to continue to be a hassle, but it's not worth spending thousands of dollars to fight about it.
She has re-married but is no longer employed. Am I entitled to child support from her? How would that be calculated?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: How to stop child support when custody changes
You need a Motion to Modify the Child Support Order. If you shop around for a good attorney, it shouldn't cost thousands, but I can't say what the price would be in your area.
Re: How to stop child support when custody changes
Mr. Grissom is correct.
If she is cooperative, and the case is not contested, and you do not have to have her served, a Motion To Modify, and Agreed Order, including an Order to Terminate Child Support will cost you approximately $500.00.
You are entitled to child support from her. The amount would depend upon her normal earning power if you can show she is deliberately under or unemployed. Not likely she would cooperate with that provision, however.
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