Retroactive Child Support Texas

Summary

The Texas Office of Attorney General can pursue retroactive child support if paternity was established after the child turned 18 or if no prior support orders exist. The court considers the parents ability to pay and reasons for delay. However, the state is not obligated to ensure collection.

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I wanted to find out if the Texas Office of Attorney General can seek retroactive support after a child is * and is currently receiving government assistance with no prior support orders established.
****, the Texas Office of Attorney General can seek retroactive child support under certain circumstances, even if the child has turned *. Here are the key points:
- Retroactive support can be ordered if paternity was not established until after the child turned *.
- It can also be ordered if there were no prior support orders.
- The court will consider the parent's ability to pay and the reasons for delay.
Is there any specific detail about your case you would like to discuss further?
Does the state have a obligation to ensure the child gets retroactive support even if they are *
The state can seek retroactive support, but it is not obligated to ensure it is collected. The court will consider various factors, including the parent's ability to pay and reasons for delay.
Is there any specific detail or complication in your case you'd like to discuss further?