Texas Family Code Insights

Summary

Texas Family Code § 157.421 outlines procedures for enforcing child support, including issuing a capias for non-compliance. Section § 157.162 provides defenses for respondents, allowing them to argue against contempt if an order is ambiguous. Understanding these sections can help in navigating child support enforcement and defense strategies.

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What part of the family code provides a defense for the respondent who is arguing that he interprets the order differently because it's ambiguous
You might want to look into Texas Family Code § *.*. This section allows the respondent to present defenses such as the ambiguity of the order. It provides that if the order is not clear, the respondent may not be held in contempt.
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Yeah what does it say exactly
Texas Family Code § *.* addresses defenses in enforcement proceedings. It states that if an order is ambiguous or unclear, the respondent can argue that they should not be held in contempt for failing to comply with the order due to its vagueness.
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