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.