154.131 – RETROACTIVE CHILD SUPPORT. (a) The child
Texas Family Code § 154.131
Summary
This law provides guidelines for courts to determine retroactive child support amounts. It affects obligors who may owe support for past periods and considers their financial resources and any prior notifications regarding paternity.
Guidelines for calculating retroactive child support amounts.
Court considers obligor's net resources during the relevant period.
Obligor's knowledge of paternity and prior notifications are factors.
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