Unpaid child support is one of the most stressful issues families face. Whether your ex has fallen behind a few months or hasn’t paid in years, you still have rights - and legal options to enforce them.
You shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden alone. Texas law gives you several tools to collect what your child is owed.
Here’s what you can do right now:
- Document everything: Keep detailed records of missed payments, text messages, and any promises to pay. This evidence will help your attorney and the court understand the full scope of the violation.
- Contact the Texas Attorney General’s Office: They can locate the nonpaying parent, intercept tax refunds, or garnish wages. However, these processes can be slow - and sometimes a private attorney can move things along faster.
- File a motion for enforcement: With legal representation, you can ask the court to enforce your existing order. Judges have the power to withhold wages, suspend driver’s or professional licenses, and even hold the parent in contempt.
- Explore modification if circumstances have changed: If your ex truly lost a job or income has shifted, you may need to request a modification to keep payments fair - but this should always go through the court, not a verbal agreement.
Why having an attorney helps:
A family law attorney can make sure your rights - and your child’s needs - come first. We help you:
- Calculate past-due support and interest.
- File enforcement or contempt actions efficiently.
- Communicate with the other party through legal channels to avoid conflict.
- Represent you in court hearings or mediation.
At The Law Office of Mario Ortiz Saroldi, we help parents in El Paso and nearby communities protect what matters most: their children’s stability and future. We know these cases can be emotional and draining, and we’re here to handle the legal burden for you.
Don’t wait for another missed payment! Call us today to discuss your child support enforcement options and regain control of your situation.
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