154.012 – SUPPORT PAID IN EXCESS OF SUPPORT ORDER. (a) If
Texas Family Code § 154.012
Summary
This law requires that if a parent has paid more child support than ordered and their obligation has ended, the excess must be returned. It applies to situations where the obligor is current on payments and no longer has a support obligation. The obligor can also file a lawsuit to recover these excess payments.
Obligee must return excess payments if no arrears exist.
Applies after child support obligation has terminated.
Obligor can sue to recover overpaid amounts.
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