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Child Support Laws in Texas
All parents are responsible for the best interest of their children,
legally, financially, and emotionally, according to comprehensive child
support laws in Texas. Family Courts protect the interest of children to
a high degree, with the financial interest of parents assigned a
subordinate priority. It seems Family Courts prefer to error in favor of
children when ordering temporary and permanent child support payments,
regardless of unfairness or inequity upon either spouse.
Bankruptcy Dischargeability & Child Support Laws in Texas
The Bankruptcy Code is specific. Debts owed for child support are not
dischargeable in bankruptcy except in rare circumstances. Occasional
errors go unnoticed in bankruptcy pleadings, even attempted discharge of
child support obligations. Nevertheless, even if a discharges child
support in error, the discharge is legally unenforceable and has no
effect upon liability for payment.
The availability of Texas court records online remains in it's infant stage of development. Counties containing the largest cities frequently provide internet access to public records. Many smaller and/or rural counties do not maintain websites and court records, real estate records, deeds, liens and conveyances must be obtained either in person at the County Clerk's Office or by mail. In all counties, certification of records requires the payment of an additional fee, yet may be required as a condition of admissibility in Texas Bankruptcy Courts. Alternatively, records may be offered as evidence in Texas Bankruptcy Courts by stipulation upon the agreement of all parties in interest.
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