Brazoria County Family Law Attorneys Terry & Roberts Offer Advice on Child Support During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Family law attorneys offer advice on child support during the COVID19 pandemic.
ANGLETON, Texas, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the finances of local families last year and so far this year, with many working parents experiencing layoffs and furloughs. The Brazoria County, Texas family law attorneys of Terry & Roberts share their advice on how parents who cannot afford child support payments due to the economic fallout resulting from the pandemic should handle their predicament.
Contact a Texas Child Support Lawyer
When a parent has a change in financial circumstances that leaves them unable to afford to pay child support, the first step they should take is to contact an experienced family law attorney. Whether they can make only partial payments or cannot afford any payments at all, a child support lawyer will advise them of their options and help them take the necessary steps to remain on the right side of the law.
Child Support Obligations
Because child support payments are considered a court-ordered obligation, the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General cannot grant payment relief. While the novel coronavirus has impacted nearly every aspect of life in the United States, it has not created an exemption from child support obligations, as children still require financial support.
Make Use of Federal Stimulus Checks
Federal stimulus checks from the United States government were issued to address these types of circumstances. The amount received by each American adult or household depends on their unique circumstances; and, those who do not meet the specific exceptions put in place by Congress can spend their stimulus checks in any way they choose, including on child support payments. Even with restrictions, stimulus funds may automatically be applied to outstanding debt.
Per federal law, stimulus funds will be seized for any individual owing more than $150 in public assistance care or more than $500 in non-public assistance child support care. In other words, if you are in arrears with your child support payments, your federal stimulus check will be intercepted to cover the amount owed. With another round of stimulus checks being considered by Congress, parents who are behind on child support should be aware of this possibility.
The experienced family law attorneys at Terry & Roberts understand the devastation COVID-19 has caused for Texas families. Parents who cannot make child support payments or who have questions about their ability to continue paying will receive compassionate treatment from this Brazoria County firm.
About Terry & Roberts
Terry & Roberts is a family law firm that serves Brazoria County, Texas. Attorneys Lenette M. Terry, William J. Terry, and T.J. Roberts are deeply committed to advocating for the rights of their clients, offering them skilled representation in and out of court. Contact Terry & Roberts by calling the firm at 979-849-4387, visiting their website at https://terryandrobertslaw.com, or making an appointment to see them at 203 East Cedar, Angleton, TX 77515.
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Lenette M. Terry, Terry & Roberts, 979.849.4387, [email protected]
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