154.005 – PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION BY TRUST. (a)
Texas Family Code § 154.005
Summary
This law allows courts to require trustees of certain trusts to make payments for a child's support if the beneficiary is obligated to pay child support. It applies to spendthrift or other types of trusts, ensuring that child support obligations are met even when funds are held in trust.
Courts can order trust disbursements for child support.
Applies to spendthrift and similar trusts.
Discretionary trust payments may also be ordered for support.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT OBLIGATION BY TRUST. (a) law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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