Child Support Enforcement
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San Antonio Child Support Enforcement Attorneys
Last updated on August 7, 2024
The law requires that both parents contribute to the care and upbringing of their children after a divorce or breakup. When your co-parent fails to provide their share, how will you get the support your children deserve?
The child support lawyers at Sralla Family Law PLLC in San Antonio, Texas, are dedicated to ensuring your children are financially supported. We will review your case, pursue owed payments and represent you in court if necessary.
Understanding Child Support Enforcement
Contrary to common belief, you have options if your co-parent fails to pay child support.
Several legal mechanisms, all supported by the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG), exist to help ensure noncustodial parents fulfill their obligations. OAG enforcement tools include:
- Wage garnishment: Withholding a portion of the noncustodial parent’s wages
- License suspension: Suspending the noncustodial parent’s driving, professional, hunting and fishing licenses
- Passport denial: Denying a new or renewed passport application
- Liens: Placing liens on properties, bank accounts, retirement plans and other assets
Further, intentionally or knowingly failing to pay court-ordered child support can lead to contempt of court charges, resulting in up to six months in jail for each missed payment. It can also be classified as a state jail felony, leading to a sentence of six months to two years behind bars.
How Sralla Family Law PLLC Can Help
A child support attorney can help if you are struggling to obtain the payments your children rightfully deserve. We can offer the following and much more:
- Experience and deep knowledge of Texas enforcement laws
- Guidance and legal advice customized to your circumstances
- Assistance with filing paperwork and submitting documentation
- Effective and persuasive negotiation skills
We can also represent your child’s best interests in court if necessary.
Call A Child Support Lawyer
When the threat of potentially severe consequences is not enough to encourage payment, trust in our good reputation. Our attorneys understand the complexities of child support enforcement and are committed to securing unpaid support on your child’s behalf.
Call our San Antonio office at (210) 212-5656(210) 212-5656 or contact us online to schedule a consultation right away.
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How Much Does A Divorce Cost In San Antonio?
A divorce case can cost anywhere from $2,000.00 to $10,000.00 and up in San Antonio. This price range typically varies based on the complexity of each particular case, the extent to which the matter is contested, the aggressiveness of the family law attorneys involved, whether a jury trial is requested and many other often unpredictable factors.
Where Do I Go For A Divorce?
If you hire a family law divorce lawyer, your lawyer will file your divorce petition electronically. If you are filing your divorce without the help of a family law attorney, you can do so at the Family Law Staff Attorney’s Office at the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
How Much Does It Cost To File For Divorce In San Antonio?
A divorce without children typically costs around $350.00, while a divorce involving children typically costs about $401.00. These costs vary from county to county.
What Is A Spouse Entitled To In A Divorce In Texas?
Either spouse is entitled to a just and right division (roughly 50%) of the community estate and, in certain extreme cases, a disproportionate share (greater than 50%) of the community estate. This includes all assets acquired during the marriage, but does not include a spouse’s separate property.
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Getting a divorce with absolutely no money is difficult but not impossible. The party seeking to file for divorce can visit the Family Law Staff Attorney’s Office at the Bexar County Courthouse to obtain a packet of information to assist in preparing and filing the paperwork for starting a divorce case. The filing fee can be waived if the filing party prepares an affidavit of indigency declaring that he or she has no money. Another alternative is to seek free legal aid or the assistance of a pro-bono lawyer.
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