Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Focused on Texas child support enforcement and arrears collection.
General information only. Not legal advice. Every case is different. Talk with a Texas child support attorney about your specific situation.
Q1. Can child support arrears be collected through wage garnishment?
Yes. Texas can garnish wages directly from the employer until arrears are paid.
Q2. Can Texas freeze a parent's bank account for unpaid support?
Yes. The Attorney General may freeze and seize bank accounts to satisfy arrears.
Q3. Can unpaid child support result in jail time?
Yes. Judges may order jail for willful nonpayment through contempt proceedings.
Q4. Can federal tax refunds be intercepted for arrears?
Yes. Refunds can be taken automatically each year until the balance is zero.
Q5. Can the state seize state tax refunds too?
Yes. Texas participates in intercept programs for state refunds.
Q6. Can child support arrears prevent passport renewal?
Yes. Arrears over $2,500 trigger federal passport denial.
Q7. Can the court suspend a parent's driver's license for nonpayment?
Yes. Licenses may be suspended until compliance improves.
Q8. Can a parent lose professional licenses for unpaid support?
Yes. Texas can suspend over 60 types of professional licenses.
Q9. Can Texas place liens on property for unpaid support?
Yes. Liens attach to homes, land, vehicles, and more.
Q10. Can the court order a purge payment for release from jail?
Yes. A purge amount is required to regain freedom after contempt.
Q11. Can arrears be collected from a parent's inheritance?
Yes. Inheritance funds can be seized through court orders.
Q12. Can the court garnish disability payments?
SSDI can be garnished; SSI cannot.
Q13. Can arrears be taken from a personal injury settlement?
Yes. Settlements can be intercepted for back support.
Q14. Can enforcement target gig-economy income?
Yes. Uber, DoorDash, and similar earnings can be garnished.
Q15. Can arrears be collected from cash app accounts?
Yes. CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal can be frozen or subpoenaed.
Q16. Can arrears be collected from cryptocurrency?
Yes. Courts can subpoena exchanges and seize crypto assets.
Q17. Can Texas pursue arrears if the parent lives out of state?
Yes. UIFSA allows interstate enforcement.
Q18. Can the parent be arrested on return to Texas?
Yes. Active warrants lead to arrest at airports or traffic stops.
Q19. Can arrears be turned into a civil judgment?
Yes. Judgments include interest until fully paid.
Q20. Can bankruptcy erase child support arrears?
No. Child support cannot be discharged in bankruptcy.
Q21. Can Texas suspend a parent's vehicle registration for unpaid child support?
Yes. Vehicle registrations can be blocked or suspended when arrears become serious.
Q22. Can the IRS seize refunds from joint tax returns if one spouse owes child support?
Yes. Even joint refunds may be intercepted. The unaffected spouse can later seek reimbursement through the IRS.
Q23. Can child support arrears affect job applications?
Yes. Employers reviewing background checks may see child support judgments or liens.
Q24. Can a lien be placed on a parent's house for unpaid child support?
Yes. Child support liens attach to real estate and must usually be paid before sale or refinance.
Q25. Can Texas place a lien on the parent's vehicle?
Yes. Vehicle liens are common and may block title changes or sales.
Q26. Can the parent be arrested while driving if they have a child support warrant?
Yes. Traffic stops often lead to immediate arrest for active support warrants.
Q27. Can the Attorney General freeze multiple bank accounts at once?
Yes. All accounts tied to the parent's SSN can be frozen simultaneously.
Q28. Can Texas seize funds from a joint bank account with a new spouse?
Yes. If the parent is listed on the account, funds may be seized.
Q29. Can unpaid child support block mortgage approval?
Yes. Delinquent support may appear on credit reports and cause loan denial.
Q30. Can unpaid support stop a parent from renting an apartment?
Yes. Many landlords reject applicants with unpaid child support judgments.
Q31. Can the parent be taken to jail on the same day as the hearing?
Yes. Judges frequently order same-day incarceration for willful nonpayment.
Q32. Can the judge issue a cash-only bond equal to the arrears?
Yes. Cash bonds may match the amount owed or the purge required.
Q33. Can Texas seize the parent’s retirement account for arrears?
Yes. Retirement funds may be seized under court order to satisfy unpaid support.
Q34. Can arrears be collected from Social Security backpay?
Yes. SSDI backpay is enforceable for both current support and arrears.
Q35. Can Texas seize real estate owned out of state?
Texas cannot directly seize it, but a judgment can be domesticated and enforced in the other state.
Q36. Can the judge order the parent to sell valuables like jewelry?
Yes. Judges may require turnover of luxury items to pay arrears.
Q37. Can the parent be required to provide financial statements each month?
Yes. Judges can require detailed reporting during enforcement.
Q38. Can a parent be held in contempt for failing to pay medical support?
Yes. Medical and dental support are enforceable like child support.
Q39. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to provide health insurance?
Yes. Failure to provide court-ordered insurance can result in contempt.
Q40. Can interest be added to unpaid child support?
Yes. Texas adds interest to arrears until fully paid.
Q41. Can child support arrears be collected through bank levies?
Yes. Banks can be ordered to freeze and turn over funds to pay arrears.
Q42. Can a parent claim they cannot pay because they have a new baby?
No. New children do not erase or reduce arrears owed for older children.
Q43. Can Texas garnish commissions earned by the parent?
Yes. Commissions count as income and can be garnished.
Q44. Can Texas garnish bonuses from an employer?
Yes. Cash bonuses, performance bonuses, and incentive pay are all enforceable.
Q45. Can arrears be collected from seasonal employment income?
Yes. Seasonal income, including holiday pay, is subject to garnishment.
Q46. Can Texas enforce support against a parent who only works part-time?
Yes. Courts may impute full-time income if the parent is intentionally underemployed.
Q47. Can arrears be collected from rental income?
Yes. Rent payments can be seized or ordered to be paid directly to satisfy arrears.
Q48. Can a parent be jailed for failing to pay medical support?
Yes. Medical support is enforceable through contempt like child support.
Q49. Can Texas suspend a parent's professional license for nonpayment?
Yes. Over 60 types of professional licenses may be suspended.
Q50. Can unpaid child support be listed on credit reports?
Yes. Arrears are regularly reported to major credit bureaus.
Q51. Can unpaid child support damage a parent's credit score?
Yes. Arrears and judgments can significantly lower credit scores.
Q52. Can a parent avoid wage garnishment by switching jobs frequently?
No. Texas tracks employment and will send withholding orders to new employers.
Q53. Can a parent avoid enforcement by working under the table?
No. Courts can impute income and hold the parent in contempt for intentional avoidance.
Q54. Can child support arrears be collected from business income?
Yes. Business income and accounts can be garnished or seized.
Q55. Can the court force the parent to disclose all bank accounts?
Yes. Judges may order complete financial disclosure during enforcement.
Q56. Can Texas subpoena bank statements for child support enforcement?
Yes. Banks must comply with subpoenas for financial records.
Q57. Can arrears be collected from an inheritance before it's distributed?
Yes. Judges can freeze or intercept inheritance funds pre-distribution.
Q58. Can the court seize an inheritance after probate closes?
Yes. Probate may be reopened to satisfy child support arrears.
Q59. Can a parent claim they “didn’t know” about the support order to avoid arrears?
No. Lack of knowledge does not excuse an enforceable court order.
Q60. Can arrears be collected from royalties or residual payments?
Yes. Royalties, licensing fees, and residuals are all enforceable income sources.
Q61. Can a parent be jailed for repeatedly paying late?
Yes. Chronic late payments can be treated as noncompliance and lead to contempt.
Q62. Can the court order automatic bank withdrawals to ensure payment?
Yes. Judges may require automatic drafts when a parent has a history of nonpayment.
Q63. Can Texas intercept unemployment benefits for child support?
Yes. A portion of unemployment benefits may be withheld.
Q64. Can the court garnish severance pay?
Yes. Severance is income and can be garnished.
Q65. Can arrears be collected from contracting or 1099 income?
Yes. Contractors must comply with garnishment orders and subpoenas.
Q66. Can insurance payout checks be seized?
Yes. Insurance settlements can be intercepted for arrears.
Q67. Can the court order the parent to liquidate investments?
Yes. Stocks, bonds, and investment accounts can be ordered sold.
Q68. Can the court subpoena crypto exchanges?
Yes. Exchanges like Coinbase or Binance must comply with subpoenas.
Q69. Can arrears be collected from airline miles or rewards?
Not directly, but luxury travel can be used as evidence of ability to pay.
Q70. Can the court order the parent to return to work?
Yes. Judges can require employment as a condition of compliance.
Q71. Can Texas enforce child support against a parent in another country?
Yes. UIFSA and international agreements allow enforcement overseas.
Q72. Can the court block international travel for unpaid support?
Yes. Passport denial and court-ordered restrictions may apply.
Q73. Can arrears be collected from rental property in another state?
Yes. Texas can domesticate judgments to collect in other states.
Q74. Can the court seize cryptocurrency mining revenue?
Yes. Mining rewards count as income.
Q75. Can arrears be collected from online store sales?
Yes. Shopify, Etsy, and similar income can be garnished.
Q76. Can unpaid child support cause denial of a home loan?
Yes. Arrears damage credit and can block loan approvals.
Q77. Can Texas place a lien on business assets?
Yes. Business equipment and accounts may be seized.
Q78. Can the court prohibit a parent from making large purchases?
Yes. Spending restrictions may be imposed during enforcement.
Q79. Can the parent avoid enforcement by closing all bank accounts?
No. Courts can trace funds, subpoena records, and impute income.
Q80. Can the court require the parent to turn over luxury items?
Yes. Jewelry, electronics, and collectibles may be seized to pay arrears.
Q81. Can Texas intercept lottery winnings for unpaid child support?
Yes. Lottery payouts can be seized automatically to pay arrears.
Q82. Can the court place a freeze on a parent’s brokerage account?
Yes. Investment accounts may be frozen and liquidated.
Q83. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s annuity payments?
Yes. Annuities count as income and are enforceable.
Q84. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to provide financial records?
Yes. Refusing court-ordered disclosure is contempt.
Q85. Can the court require a parent to produce tax returns each year?
Yes. Judges may mandate annual financial reporting.
Q86. Can arrears be collected from stock options?
Yes. Vested stock options may be seized or ordered turned over.
Q87. Can the court force the parent to seek better-paying employment?
Yes. Judges may require job improvement if the parent is underemployed.
Q88. Can child support arrears create a lien on future assets?
Yes. Liens may attach to assets acquired later.
Q89. Can arrears be collected from real estate profits?
Yes. Sale proceeds or rental profits can be seized.
Q90. Can Texas intercept oil or mineral royalty payments?
Yes. Mineral interests and royalties are enforceable assets.
Q91. Can the court subpoena digital payment platforms?
Yes. PayPal, CashApp, Stripe, and similar services must comply.
Q92. Can arrears be collected from YouTube or TikTok creator income?
Yes. Creator earnings can be garnished or subpoenaed.
Q93. Can arrears be collected from affiliate marketing revenue?
Yes. Affiliate commissions are enforceable income.
Q94. Can Texas collect arrears from out-of-state employers?
Yes. Wage withholding applies nationwide under UIFSA.
Q95. Can a parent be held in contempt for ignoring wage garnishment?
Yes. Failure to cooperate with garnishment is enforceable.
Q96. Can the court order turnover of business accounting records?
Yes. Full financial transparency may be required.
Q97. Can Texas intercept lump-sum payments like bonuses or settlements?
Yes. Lump-sum reporting is required by employers.
Q98. Can arrears be collected from trust distributions?
Yes. Trust income may be subject to turnover orders.
Q99. Can a parent be ordered to appear in court monthly for payment reviews?
Yes. Compliance hearings are common in enforcement.
Q100. Can the judge issue a warrant for missing an enforcement hearing?
Yes. Failure to appear usually results in an arrest warrant.
Q101. Can a parent be arrested at a regular court hearing for unpaid support?
Yes. Judges frequently order immediate arrest for willful nonpayment.
Q102. Can Texas garnish commissions from sales jobs?
Yes. Commission-based income is enforceable.
Q103. Can arrears be collected from rental deposits returned to the parent?
Yes. Security deposits and refunds can be intercepted.
Q104. Can the court force the parent to sell their vehicle?
Yes. Non-essential vehicles may be seized or ordered sold.
Q105. Can the court restrict a parent's spending during enforcement?
Yes. Spending restrictions can be imposed during probation.
Q106. Can the court require budgeting classes for chronic nonpayors?
Yes. Financial counseling is often part of enforcement.
Q107. Can Texas freeze prepaid debit cards?
Yes. Prepaid cards tied to the parent may be frozen.
Q108. Can arrears be collected from cash jobs?
Yes. Courts can impute income and use bank tracing.
Q109. Can child support be taken from disability settlements?
Yes. Lump-sum settlements are enforceable.
Q110. Can the court subpoena phone records for financial evidence?
Yes. Records may help identify employment or income.
Q111. Can arrears be collected from health insurance claim checks?
Yes. Overpayment or reimbursement checks can be seized.
Q112. Can a parent avoid enforcement by moving frequently?
No. Texas tracks employment and addresses through databases.
Q113. Can arrears be enforced after the child turns 18?
Yes. Arrears remain enforceable until paid in full.
Q114. Can the court order mental health evaluations in enforcement cases?
Yes. Evaluations may be required if behavior affects compliance.
Q115. Can arrears block approval of a professional license renewal?
Yes. Renewals may be denied until payment is made.
Q116. Can Texas intercept gambling winnings?
Yes. Casinos and online gambling platforms can be subpoenaed.
Q117. Can the court seize tools or equipment purchased instead of paying support?
Yes. Non-essential tools and gear can be seized.
Q118. Can arrears be collected from freelance platforms like Upwork?
Yes. Freelancer income is enforceable.
Q119. Can the court require the parent to submit weekly job applications?
Yes. Verified job searches are common enforcement conditions.
Q120. Can Texas issue a warrant if the parent refuses to testify about finances?
Yes. Refusal to testify can result in immediate contempt and arrest.
Q121. Can arrears be collected from cash tips?
Yes. Tips are income and enforceable even if not reported.
Q122. Can Texas subpoena employment records directly from the employer?
Yes. Employers must provide wage and employment data.
Q123. Can arrears be collected from VA disability backpay?
Yes. VA backpay may be garnished for child support arrears.
Q124. Can arrears be collected from rental Airbnb income?
Yes. Short-term rental income is enforceable.
Q125. Can the court order a parent to downsize their home?
Yes. Judges may consider extravagant living inconsistent with nonpayment.
Q126. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s IRS stimulus payments?
Yes. Stimulus intercepts occurred for overdue child support.
Q127. Can Texas place a lien on firearms?
Yes. Firearms may be seized if non-essential and valuable.
Q128. Can arrears be collected from artwork or collectibles?
Yes. High-value items can be seized and sold.
Q129. Can a court extend probation if arrears remain unpaid?
Yes. Probation may be extended to ensure compliance.
Q130. Can the judge restrict travel outside the county?
Yes. Travel limits are common during enforcement.
Q131. Can arrears be collected from business partners who owe the parent money?
Yes. Turnover orders may require partners to pay arrears directly.
Q132. Can arrears be taken from international wire transfers?
Yes. Transfers can be traced and frozen.
Q133. Can Texas subpoena cryptocurrency wallet addresses?
Yes. Courts may require disclosure of digital asset holdings.
Q134. Can arrears be collected if the parent is currently incarcerated?
Yes. Assets may still be seized, and arrears continue to accrue.
Q135. Can the court require employment verification each month?
Yes. Regular employment reporting is common.
Q136. Can arrears be collected from vendor payments to a self-employed parent?
Yes. Vendor and contractor payments can be garnished.
Q137. Can the court order the parent to seek a second job?
Yes. Judges may require additional employment depending on circumstances.
Q138. Can arrears be collected from retirement account loans?
No, but distributions are enforceable.
Q139. Can Texas suspend hunting and fishing licenses for unpaid support?
Yes. Recreational licenses may be suspended.
Q140. Can arrears be collected from digital assets like domain names?
Yes. Valuable domains may be seized or ordered sold.
Q141. Can Texas seize funds from a parent's Venmo or PayPal balance?
Yes. Digital wallet funds can be frozen and seized.
Q142. Can arrears be collected from inheritance before it's released?
Yes. Courts may freeze estate distributions.
Q143. Can arrears be collected if the parent claims they are homeless?
Yes. Arrears remain enforceable regardless of housing status.
Q144. Can the court order a parent to undergo substance abuse treatment?
Yes. Treatment may be required if addiction impacts ability to pay.
Q145. Can arrears be collected from crowd‑funding campaigns?
Yes. GoFundMe and similar funds can be seized if they benefit the parent.
Q146. Can the court seize cryptocurrency stored offline?
Yes. Courts can compel disclosure and turnover of cold wallets.
Q147. Can arrears be collected if the parent has no bank account?
Yes. Courts can still impute income and seize assets.
Q148. Can a parent be held in contempt for lying about income?
Yes. False statements may lead to perjury or contempt.
Q149. Can Texas garnish tips automatically?
Yes. Employers can be ordered to report and withhold tip income.
Q150. Can the court suspend a parent's passport for unpaid support?
Yes. Federal passport denial begins at $2,500 in arrears.
Q151. Can arrears be collected from gambling winnings?
Yes. Casinos and online platforms can be subpoenaed.
Q152. Can a judge issue a capias warrant during an enforcement hearing?
Yes. Capias warrants are common for nonpayment.
Q153. Can arrears be collected from freelance artist or musician income?
Yes. Creative income is enforceable.
Q154. Can Texas intercept a parent's disability settlement?
Yes. Disability settlements may be seized for arrears.
Q155. Can a parent be jailed for ignoring an income withholding order?
Yes. Willful violation can lead to contempt.
Q156. Can arrears be collected from offshore accounts?
Yes. Offshore accounts can be subpoenaed under federal law.
Q157. Can the court freeze crypto exchange accounts before trial?
Yes. Pretrial freezes protect assets from being moved.
Q158. Can arrears be collected from life insurance payouts?
Yes. Beneficiary distributions may be intercepted.
Q159. Can the court order the parent to close unnecessary credit lines?
Yes. Judges may reduce access to debt used to avoid support.
Q160. Can arrears be considered fraud if the parent hid assets?
Yes. Asset concealment may result in fraud findings and penalties.
Q161. Can Texas garnish wages from multiple employers at once?
Yes. All employers must comply with wage withholding orders.
Q162. Can arrears be collected from an LLC the parent owns?
Yes. LLC income and distributions can be seized.
Q163. Can the court pierce the corporate veil to collect arrears?
Yes. If the parent hides income through a business, courts may pierce the veil.
Q164. Can Texas intercept a parent’s workers’ compensation settlement?
Yes. Settlements may be intercepted for arrears.
Q165. Can arrears be collected from stock dividends?
Yes. Dividends count as income and are enforceable.
Q166. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to comply with a turnover order?
Yes. Refusing turnover is direct contempt.
Q167. Can arrears be collected from a parent's cryptocurrency staking rewards?
Yes. Staking rewards are enforceable income.
Q168. Can Texas subpoena records from CashApp or Zelle?
Yes. All digital payment platforms must comply.
Q169. Can the judge order the sale of a second home?
Yes. Secondary properties may be seized or ordered sold.
Q170. Can arrears be collected if the parent lives entirely off crypto?
Yes. Crypto holdings are assets and enforceable.
Q171. Can Texas suspend a parent's business license?
Yes. Noncompliance can trigger license suspension.
Q172. Can arrears be collected from intellectual property royalties?
Yes. Patent, book, and music royalties are enforceable.
Q173. Can the parent claim they “didn’t understand” the order to avoid enforcement?
No. Lack of understanding does not void a court order.
Q174. Can arrears be collected from severance pay when a parent quits?
Yes. Severance is enforceable income.
Q175. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to work?
Yes. Willful unemployment can lead to contempt.
Q176. Can arrears be seized from business PayPal accounts?
Yes. Business payment accounts are enforceable.
Q177. Can the court order a parent to file taxes to reveal income?
Yes. Judges may require tax filing as part of enforcement.
Q178. Can arrears be collected if the parent moves assets to relatives?
Yes. Fraudulent transfers can be reversed.
Q179. Can the court require weekly compliance check-ins?
Yes. Compliance hearings are common for chronic nonpayors.
Q180. Can arrears be collected from digital advertising revenue?
Yes. Google Ads, Facebook, and other ad income are enforceable.
Q181. Can arrears be collected from cash savings kept at home?
Yes. Cash is an asset, and courts can order turnover once discovered.
Q182. Can the court require a parent to disclose safe deposit box contents?
Yes. Judges may require inventory and turnover of stored valuables.
Q183. Can arrears be collected from business equipment sales?
Yes. Profits from selling business assets are enforceable.
Q184. Can the court subpoena Amazon Seller account records?
Yes. Marketplace seller records can be requested and seized.
Q185. Can arrears be collected from fitness influencer or OnlyFans income?
Yes. All creator-platform earnings are enforceable.
Q186. Can arrears be collected from prepaid gift cards?
Not directly, but purchases made with them may show available income.
Q187. Can arrears be collected from eBay or Facebook Marketplace sales?
Yes. Online sales revenue is enforceable.
Q188. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to comply with job-search orders?
Yes. Job-search compliance is mandatory in enforcement cases.
Q189. Can the court order a parent to stop spending on entertainment?
Yes. Excessive discretionary spending may be restricted.
Q190. Can arrears be collected from settlements in unrelated lawsuits?
Yes. Any settlement funds can be intercepted.
Q191. Can the court require a parent to report all income sources monthly?
Yes. Monthly income reporting is common in enforcement proceedings.
Q192. Can arrears be collected from cashback credit card rewards?
Not directly, but spending patterns can reveal undeclared income.
Q193. Can a parent be held in contempt for failing to provide employer information?
Yes. Refusal to cooperate with withholding is contempt.
Q194. Can Texas enforce arrears if the parent leaves the country?
Yes. International enforcement is available through federal mechanisms.
Q195. Can arrears be collected from cryptocurrency swaps or conversions?
Yes. Swaps may be treated as income or assets.
Q196. Can the court freeze a parent’s investment apps?
Yes. Robinhood, Acorns, and similar platforms can be frozen.
Q197. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s small business proceeds?
Yes. Business profits are enforceable income.
Q198. Can a parent be required to complete community service?
Yes. Community service may be ordered for nonpayment.
Q199. Can arrears be collected from foreign bank accounts?
Yes. International subpoenas and cooperation treaties allow enforcement.
Q200. Can the court extend jail time if the parent still refuses to pay?
Yes. Judges may impose additional jail time for continued noncompliance.
Q201. Can arrears be collected from commissions paid through third‑party vendors?
Yes. Third‑party payouts are enforceable income.
Q202. Can the court require a parent to wear a GPS ankle monitor?
Yes. Electronic monitoring may be ordered in serious enforcement cases.
Q203. Can arrears be collected from structured settlement payments?
Yes. Structured payments are enforceable income.
Q204. Can a parent be jailed for failing to attend enforcement hearings?
Yes. A capias warrant is usually issued for failure to appear.
Q205. Can Texas intercept funds from digital wallet platforms like Apple Pay?
Yes. Stored value accounts may be subpoenaed.
Q206. Can arrears be collected from property sold on installment contracts?
Yes. Installment payments can be redirected to pay arrears.
Q207. Can the court seize expensive electronics purchased instead of paying support?
Yes. Luxury electronics may be subject to turnover.
Q208. Can arrears be collected from peer‑to‑peer lending income?
Yes. Lending interest or profit is enforceable.
Q209. Can Texas report arrears to credit bureaus automatically?
Yes. Reporting is routine and may damage credit.
Q210. Can arrears be collected from commissions owed by real estate brokerages?
Yes. Real estate commissions are enforceable.
Q211. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to complete financial affidavits?
Yes. Noncompliance may result in contempt.
Q212. Can Texas enforce arrears through property liens that last decades?
Yes. Liens remain until paid or released.
Q213. Can arrears be collected from PayPal business accounts?
Yes. Business accounts can be frozen and seized.
Q214. Can the court require the parent to surrender their passport?
Yes. Surrender may be ordered in high‑risk cases.
Q215. Can arrears be collected from leftover settlement funds after attorney fees?
Yes. Net settlement proceeds are enforceable.
Q216. Can Texas seize cryptocurrency trading accounts?
Yes. Trading platforms must comply with court orders.
Q217. Can arrears be collected if the parent hides income through relatives?
Yes. Fraudulent transfers can be reversed.
Q218. Can the court bar the parent from making large cash withdrawals?
Yes. Spending restrictions may be imposed.
Q219. Can arrears be collected from business cash registers?
Yes. Business cash deposits may be seized.
Q220. Can the court order a parent into a work‑release jail program?
Yes. Work‑release may be used to enforce compliance.
Q221. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s 401(k) withdrawal?
Yes. Retirement withdrawals are enforceable income.
Q222. Can a parent be required to take financial responsibility classes?
Yes. Courts may mandate classes for chronic nonpayment.
Q223. Can arrears be taken from a tax refund obtained through injured spouse relief?
Yes. If support is owed, refund allocations may still be intercepted.
Q224. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s business vendor payments?
Yes. Vendor payments can be redirected by court order.
Q225. Can Texas subpoena cryptocurrency hardware wallet information?
Yes. Courts can compel disclosure of private wallet holdings.
Q226. Can arrears be collected from licensing royalties on digital products?
Yes. Licensing income is enforceable.
Q227. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to sell assets ordered by the court?
Yes. Refusal to liquidate assets may result in contempt.
Q228. Can arrears be collected from escrow funds during a home sale?
Yes. Escrow proceeds may be intercepted.
Q229. Can Texas intercept settlement funds from employment disputes?
Yes. Settlement payouts are enforceable.
Q230. Can arrears be collected from LLC distributions?
Yes. LLC profits and disbursements may be seized.
Q231. Can the court restrict a parent’s access to credit cards?
Yes. Judges may limit access to credit if used to avoid paying support.
Q232. Can arrears be collected from book publishing royalties?
Yes. Publishing income is enforceable.
Q233. Can a judge order that the parent remain in jail until they pay a purge amount?
Yes. Purge conditions must be satisfied to be released.
Q234. Can arrears be collected from a structured annuity owned by the parent?
Yes. Structured payments can be seized.
Q235. Can the court subpoena cryptocurrency tax filings?
Yes. Tax records can reveal hidden digital income.
Q236. Can arrears be collected from virtual assets like NFTs?
Yes. NFTs are considered digital assets subject to turnover.
Q237. Can Texas enforce arrears through wage garnishment of a military contractor?
Yes. Defense contractors must comply with garnishment orders.
Q238. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s rental property insurance payouts?
Yes. Insurance proceeds are enforceable.
Q239. Can arrears be collected even if the parent receives Social Security?
Yes. SSDI can be garnished for arrears.
Q240. Can the court order the parent to provide monthly proof of income?
Yes. Ongoing proof of income may be required.
Q241. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s pension?
Yes. Pension distributions are enforceable income.
Q242. Can a parent be jailed for ignoring subpoenas in a support case?
Yes. Failure to comply with subpoenas can result in contempt.
Q243. Can the court order seizure of luxury furniture or home décor?
Yes. Non-essential luxury items may be seized to satisfy arrears.
Q244. Can arrears be collected from life insurance cash value?
Yes. Courts may order turnover of cash value from whole-life policies.
Q245. Can Texas enforce arrears through property liens on newly acquired assets?
Yes. Liens attach to current and future assets.
Q246. Can arrears be collected from rental platforms like VRBO?
Yes. Rental income is enforceable.
Q247. Can a parent claim they don’t have to pay because they were never married?
No. Child support applies regardless of marital status.
Q248. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s online gaming income?
Yes. Earnings from streaming or gaming platforms are enforceable.
Q249. Can the court subpoena cryptocurrency exchange transaction history?
Yes. Exchanges must comply with financial subpoenas.
Q250. Can arrears be collected from dividends reinvested in a brokerage account?
Yes. Reinvested dividends are considered income.
Q251. Can Texas garnish funds earned by independent consultants?
Yes. Consultant income is enforceable.
Q252. Can arrears be collected if the parent claims religious exemption?
No. Religious beliefs do not exempt a parent from child support.
Q253. Can Texas seize a parent’s recreational vehicle for unpaid support?
Yes. RVs are non-exempt assets.
Q254. Can the court order wage garnishment for multiple jobs at once?
Yes. All employers must comply.
Q255. Can arrears be collected from international digital payments?
Yes. International payment platforms may be subpoenaed.
Q256. Can the court order a parent to take job training courses?
Yes. Skills training may be mandated to improve income.
Q257. Can arrears be collected from an employer’s cash expense reimbursements?
Yes. Reimbursements may count as income if misused.
Q258. Can the court restrict a parent from making large cash purchases?
Yes. Spending restrictions may apply during enforcement.
Q259. Can arrears be collected from crypto wallets linked to relatives?
Yes. If the wallet holds the parent’s assets, it may be seized.
Q260. Can the court order a parent to attend repeated compliance hearings?
Yes. Regular monitoring is common for chronic nonpayors.
Q261. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s cryptocurrency airdrop rewards?
Yes. Airdrops are considered income and may be seized.
Q262. Can the court require the parent to disclose all digital wallets?
Yes. Judges can order full disclosure of all financial accounts.
Q263. Can arrears be collected from online coaching income?
Yes. Income from coaching or consulting is enforceable.
Q264. Can the court order turnover of tools used in a hobby business?
Yes. If the items are not essential for primary employment.
Q265. Can arrears be collected from commissions paid by gig platforms?
Yes. Earnings from gig or app-based work can be garnished.
Q266. Can the court require the parent to maintain full-time employment?
Yes. Judges may mandate full-time work for compliance.
Q267. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s severance package?
Yes. Severance payments are enforceable income.
Q268. Can Texas freeze funds held in a parent’s business account?
Yes. Business accounts may be frozen for arrears.
Q269. Can arrears be collected from future lottery winnings?
Yes. Liens can attach to future winnings.
Q270. Can the court subpoena CashApp business accounts?
Yes. Business accounts on payment platforms are enforceable.
Q271. Can arrears be collected even if the parent pays other child support orders?
Yes. Other obligations do not cancel existing arrears.
Q272. Can the court jail a parent for refusing to complete work programs?
Yes. Willful refusal may result in contempt.
Q273. Can arrears be collected from international crypto exchanges?
Yes. Courts may use federal cooperation to subpoena foreign exchanges.
Q274. Can the court require a parent to turn over passwords to financial accounts?
Yes. Courts may require access for verification.
Q275. Can arrears be collected from real estate partnership income?
Yes. Partnership distributions may be seized.
Q276. Can the court order wage garnishment from remote or online jobs?
Yes. Employers must comply regardless of location.
Q277. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s sale of livestock or farm goods?
Yes. Farm income is enforceable.
Q278. Can the court order random employment checks to ensure compliance?
Yes. Random checks are common in monitoring orders.
Q279. Can arrears be collected from settlement funds held by attorneys?
Yes. Attorneys may be ordered to turn over client funds.
Q280. Can the court require a parent to sell a second vehicle?
Yes. Non-essential vehicles may be ordered sold to satisfy arrears.
Q281. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s equity in investment properties?
Yes. Equity in real estate can be seized or liened.
Q282. Can the court order the parent to provide monthly expense reports?
Yes. Judges may require ongoing financial transparency.
Q283. Can arrears be collected from online influencer sponsorships?
Yes. Sponsorship payments count as income.
Q284. Can Texas garnish retirement pensions held in another state?
Yes. Interstate cooperation allows enforcement.
Q285. Can the court freeze a parent’s online banking accounts before trial?
Yes. Pretrial freezes protect assets from being hidden.
Q286. Can arrears be collected from vocational rehab payments?
Yes. Payments that replace income may be enforceable.
Q287. Can a judge issue a warrant if the parent refuses to answer financial questions?
Yes. Refusal to testify can result in immediate arrest.
Q288. Can arrears be collected from rents paid in cash?
Yes. Cash rental income is enforceable.
Q289. Can the court require the parent to disclose cryptocurrency seed phrases?
Yes. Courts can compel access to digital assets.
Q290. Can arrears be collected from military retirement benefits?
Yes. Disposable retired pay is enforceable.
Q291. Can a parent be ordered not to travel out of Texas until arrears are paid?
Yes. Travel restrictions may be imposed.
Q292. Can Texas garnish income earned through a non-U.S. employer?
Yes. Through UIFSA and federal cooperation.
Q293. Can arrears be collected from inherited mineral rights?
Yes. Mineral interests can be seized.
Q294. Can the court order mandatory participation in workforce programs?
Yes. Work programs are common enforcement tools.
Q295. Can arrears be collected from PayPal payouts tied to online sales?
Yes. Marketplace payouts are enforceable income.
Q296. Can Texas seize assets transferred to a fake business entity?
Yes. Courts can void fraudulent transfers.
Q297. Can arrears be collected from bonuses paid through payroll apps?
Yes. Payroll app income is enforceable.
Q298. Can the court order ankle monitoring for chronic nonpayors?
Yes. Electronic monitoring may be used.
Q299. Can arrears be collected if the parent uses crypto mixers to hide funds?
Yes. Courts may impose severe sanctions for concealment.
Q300. Can the judge order community supervision for unpaid arrears?
Yes. Supervision is a common enforcement remedy.
Q301. Can arrears be collected from the sale of a parent’s cryptocurrency?
Yes. Crypto liquidation proceeds can be seized.
Q302. Can the court require a parent to keep a job log?
Yes. Job logs help verify employment efforts.
Q303. Can arrears be collected if the parent claims they only work for “room and board”?
Yes. Courts can impute income based on earning capacity.
Q304. Can arrears be collected from asset sales routed through a friend?
Yes. Third-party transfers may be reversed.
Q305. Can the court require the parent to install a breathalyzer if alcohol affects employment?
Yes. Conditions may be imposed to maintain work stability.
Q306. Can arrears be collected from business revenue deposited into a spouse’s account?
Yes. If funds belong to the parent, they can be seized.
Q307. Can a parent be jailed for failure to pay medical support arrears?
Yes. Medical arrears are enforceable through contempt.
Q308. Can arrears be collected from unpaid invoices owed to a parent’s business?
Yes. Clients may be ordered to pay arrears directly.
Q309. Can the court order garnishment of rental income from short-term rentals?
Yes. Airbnb, VRBO, and similar income is enforceable.
Q310. Can arrears be collected if the parent files for bankruptcy?
Yes. Child support is non-dischargeable.
Q311. Can Texas intercept funds from federal benefits like VA pensions?
Yes. Many federal benefits are enforceable for arrears.
Q312. Can the court mandate participation in financial compliance programs?
Yes. Probation conditions may include compliance programs.
Q313. Can arrears be collected from business Tips or gratuities?
Yes. Tips count as income.
Q314. Can arrears be collected from real estate commissions paid to the parent?
Yes. Commissions are subject to wage or non-wage garnishment.
Q315. Can the court freeze a parent’s crypto trading bots or automated accounts?
Yes. Automated accounts remain enforceable assets.
Q316. Can arrears be collected from online subscription income?
Yes. Subscription revenue is enforceable.
Q317. Can the court restrict a parent’s ability to enter new financial contracts?
Yes. Contracting restrictions may be imposed during enforcement.
Q318. Can arrears be collected from grants awarded to the parent?
Yes. Grant funds may be enforceable if treated as income.
Q319. Can the court order removal of the parent’s privacy settings on financial accounts?
Yes. Courts can require transparency.
Q320. Can arrears be collected from the sale of livestock or agricultural goods?
Yes. Farm sales are enforceable.
Q321. Can arrears be collected if the parent hides income in cryptocurrency stablecoins?
Yes. Stablecoin balances are enforceable assets.
Q322. Can the court compel a parent to submit quarterly financial statements?
Yes. Judges may require ongoing reporting.
Q323. Can arrears be collected from online tutoring or teaching income?
Yes. Educational platform earnings are enforceable.
Q324. Can Texas subpoena data from financial apps like Mint or Rocket Money?
Yes. Budgeting apps may be compelled to provide records.
Q325. Can arrears be collected from income earned on Fiverr or Upwork?
Yes. Freelance income is enforceable.
Q326. Can the court mandate job training for underemployed parents?
Yes. Employment plans may be ordered.
Q327. Can arrears be collected if the parent funnels money through a minor child?
Yes. Fraudulent transfers can be reversed.
Q328. Can the court order the parent to stop trading crypto until arrears are paid?
Yes. Trading restrictions may be imposed.
Q329. Can arrears be collected from digital game streaming income?
Yes. Streaming revenue is enforceable.
Q330. Can the judge require the parent to check in weekly with probation officers?
Yes. Regular compliance check-ins are common.
Q331. Can arrears be collected from print-on-demand or merch store revenue?
Yes. Online merchandise sales count as income.
Q332. Can Texas intercept payouts from class action lawsuits?
Yes. Settlement checks can be intercepted.
Q333. Can arrears be collected from bartering or trade-based earnings?
Yes. Non-cash earnings can be valued and enforced.
Q334. Can the court order the parent to take financial literacy courses?
Yes. Judges may require educational programs.
Q335. Can arrears be collected from the sale of business assets held overseas?
Yes. International cooperation allows enforcement.
Q336. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to provide employer information?
Yes. Noncompliance with disclosure orders is contempt.
Q337. Can arrears be collected from rental platforms other than Airbnb?
Yes. Platforms like Booking.com or Furnished Finder are enforceable income.
Q338. Can the court require a parent to stop using cash-only jobs?
Yes. Judges may forbid cash-only employment in enforcement cases.
Q339. Can arrears be collected from online affiliate marketing programs?
Yes. Affiliate revenue is enforceable income.
Q340. Can the court order a parent to close unnecessary financial accounts?
Yes. Reducing access to hidden accounts may be required.
Q341. Can arrears be collected if the parent stores funds in a digital-only bank?
Yes. Digital banks are subject to subpoenas and freezes.
Q342. Can the court require a parent to use direct deposit for transparency?
Yes. Direct deposit improves financial traceability.
Q343. Can arrears be collected from royalties on self-published books?
Yes. Amazon KDP and similar royalties are enforceable income.
Q344. Can Texas subpoena cryptocurrency tax forms?
Yes. Tax filings reveal income from digital assets.
Q345. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s online course sales?
Yes. Revenue from digital courses is enforceable.
Q346. Can the court restrict a parent from participating in high-risk investments?
Yes. Judges may restrict risky investments during enforcement.
Q347. Can arrears be collected from foreign rental income?
Yes. Income from foreign real estate is enforceable.
Q348. Can a parent be jailed for destroying financial documents?
Yes. Destruction of evidence is contempt.
Q349. Can arrears be collected from international PayPal accounts?
Yes. Cross-border accounts can be subpoenaed.
Q350. Can the court order a parent to surrender financial devices (laptops, etc.)?
Yes. Devices may be seized to access financial records.
Q351. Can arrears be collected from live-stream donations?
Yes. Donations on platforms like Twitch are enforceable.
Q352. Can Texas freeze cryptocurrency that's staked or locked?
Yes. Staked crypto can still be subject to turnover.
Q353. Can arrears be collected from intellectual property licensing?
Yes. Licensing revenue is enforceable income.
Q354. Can the court order the parent to avoid new debts?
Yes. Restrictions may prevent hiding income through loans.
Q355. Can arrears be collected from employer reimbursements?
Yes. Reimbursements may be treated as income if misused.
Q356. Can the court require a parent to maintain job stability?
Yes. Judges may enforce employment conditions.
Q357. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s business partners?
Yes. Partners owing funds may be ordered to pay arrears.
Q358. Can Texas seize offshore crypto assets?
Yes. Courts may use federal cooperation tools to seize foreign digital assets.
Q359. Can arrears be collected from charity fundraiser payouts?
Yes. If funds benefit the parent, they are enforceable.
Q360. Can the court order financial transparency software on the parent’s devices?
Yes. Monitoring tools may be required.
Q361. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s stock buyback payouts?
Yes. Any distribution or payout related to stocks is enforceable income.
Q362. Can the court restrict a parent from using cryptocurrency mixers?
Yes. Judges may prohibit tools used to conceal assets.
Q363. Can arrears be collected from online rental marketplaces like Turo?
Yes. Vehicle rental income is enforceable.
Q364. Can Texas subpoena digital bank statements from neobanks?
Yes. Neobanks must comply with court subpoenas.
Q365. Can arrears be collected from referral bonuses or affiliate payouts?
Yes. Bonuses are considered enforceable income.
Q366. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to comply with a turnover order for crypto?
Yes. Cryptocurrency is treated like any other enforceable asset.
Q367. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s online merchandise store?
Yes. Revenue from merch stores qualifies as enforceable income.
Q368. Can courts order that the parent stop speculative trading?
Yes. Restrictions may apply if trading undermines support obligations.
Q369. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s digital investment robots or robo-advisors?
Yes. Robo‑advisor accounts are enforceable assets.
Q370. Can the judge order the parent to produce a full digital asset portfolio?
Yes. Judges can compel disclosure of all digital holdings.
Q371. Can arrears be collected from monthly subscription revenue from Patreon?
Yes. Subscription income is enforceable.
Q372. Can arrears be collected from real estate wholesaling profits?
Yes. Assignment fees and profits are enforceable.
Q373. Can the court require a parent to provide real‑time employment updates?
Yes. Immediate reporting of new jobs may be mandatory.
Q374. Can arrears be collected from earnings on platforms like TaskRabbit?
Yes. Gig income is fully enforceable.
Q375. Can the parent be jailed for evading service of enforcement papers?
Yes. Judges may issue a capias warrant.
Q376. Can arrears be collected from digital advertising revenue like Google AdSense?
Yes. Ad revenue is enforceable.
Q377. Can the court order a parent to liquidate crypto holdings to pay arrears?
Yes. Liquidation is a common remedy for large balances.
Q378. Can arrears be collected from foreign‑based PayPal accounts?
Yes. International accounts can still be subpoenaed.
Q379. Can the court require the parent to attend repeated contempt hearings?
Yes. Chronic noncompliance may require frequent reviews.
Q380. Can arrears be collected from peer‑to‑peer marketplace income (Poshmark, Depop)?
Yes. Sales income qualifies as enforceable earnings.
Q381. Can arrears be collected from funds a parent stores in prepaid digital cards?
Yes. Prepaid cards tied to the parent can be frozen or seized.
Q382. Can the court require a parent to provide employment verification weekly?
Yes. Frequent employment checks are common in enforcement cases.
Q383. Can arrears be collected from cash advance apps?
Yes. Funds withdrawn through cash advance services may be frozen.
Q384. Can the court order a parent to stop investing in cryptocurrency?
Yes. Courts may restrict speculative investing to ensure support payments.
Q385. Can arrears be collected from stock trading profits?
Yes. Trading gains are enforceable income.
Q386. Can Texas freeze a parent’s digital‑only financial account like Chime?
Yes. Digital banks must comply with child support enforcement.
Q387. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s direct sales business (e.g., MLM)?
Yes. Commissions and bonuses can be seized.
Q388. Can the court require a parent to close unnecessary business entities?
Yes. Judges may order the parent to dissolve shell companies.
Q389. Can arrears be collected from online crowdfunding for a parent’s business?
Yes. Funds benefiting the parent may be seized.
Q390. Can Texas enforce arrears from income earned through remote work?
Yes. Remote employers must comply with withholding orders.
Q391. Can arrears be collected from interest earned on high‑yield savings accounts?
Yes. Interest income is enforceable.
Q392. Can the court mandate a skill development program for unemployed parents?
Yes. Skills programs may be required for compliance.
Q393. Can arrears be collected from cryptocurrency token rewards?
Yes. Token rewards are enforceable income.
Q394. Can the court require surrender of a parent’s passport?
Yes. Courts may order passport surrender until compliance.
Q395. Can arrears be collected from a parent's business partner distributions?
Yes. Distributions are enforceable income.
Q396. Can enforcement apply to newly acquired investment accounts?
Yes. New accounts can be frozen or seized.
Q397. Can the court require the parent to report all app‑based earnings?
Yes. Gig platforms must be disclosed.
Q398. Can arrears be collected from state lottery annuities?
Yes. Lottery annuity payments may be intercepted.
Q399. Can the court impose financial monitoring software on the parent?
Yes. Monitoring tools may be required during enforcement.
Q400. Can arrears be collected from real estate syndication profits?
Yes. Syndication income is enforceable.
Q401. Can child support be collected from a parent’s trust income?
Yes. Trust distributions can be seized to pay arrears.
Q402. Can the court force disclosure of trust documents?
Yes. Judges may require full trust documentation.
Q403. Can arrears become a lien against trust payouts?
Yes. Liens may attach to future distributions.
Q404. Can a trustee be required to withhold child support?
Yes. Trustees may be ordered to redirect payments.
Q405. Can arrears be collected from stock dividends?
Yes. Dividends count as enforceable income.
Q406. Can brokerage accounts be frozen for unpaid child support?
Yes. Brokerage assets can be frozen and seized.
Q407. Can stock options be seized for child support?
Yes. Vested stock options may be ordered turned over.
Q408. Can arrears be enforced if the parent is homeless?
Yes. Arrears remain enforceable regardless of housing.
Q409. Can homelessness be used as an excuse to avoid payment?
No. Courts may still impute income based on ability.
Q410. Can the court require shelter or housing documentation?
Yes. Judges may require verification of homelessness claims.
Q411. Can arrears be enforced against parents on probation?
Yes. Failure to pay may violate probation conditions.
Q412. Can unpaid child support lead to parole revocation?
Yes. Serious arrears may result in parole issues.
Q413. Can gig‑app income be garnished (DoorDash, UberEats)?
Yes. Gig‑platform income is enforceable.
Q414. Can gig apps be subpoenaed for earning records?
Yes. Platforms must comply with subpoenas.
Q415. Can arrears be added to a parent’s credit report?
Yes. Arrears reporting is routine.
Q416. What if arrears are reported incorrectly?
Incorrect reporting can be disputed, but does not erase arrears.
Q417. Can unpaid child support block firearm purchases?
Yes. Warrants and restrictions may affect eligibility.
Q418. Can a parent be detained at the airport for arrears?
Yes. Active warrants can lead to detention.
Q419. Can U.S. Customs detain a parent for unpaid support?
Yes. Customs enforces active child support warrants.
Q420. Can child support arrears affect immigration status?
Yes. Arrears may affect certain immigration applications.
Q421. Can Texas enforce child support against a parent’s business profits?
Yes. Business revenue and distributions can be seized.
Q422. Can business bank accounts be subpoenaed?
Yes. Courts can order disclosure of all business financials.
Q423. Can the court pierce the corporate veil for unpaid child support?
Yes. If the parent hides income behind a business entity.
Q424. Can arrears be collected from influencer sponsorships?
Yes. Sponsorship income is enforceable.
Q425. Can arrears be collected from affiliate marketing revenue?
Yes. Affiliate payouts count as income.
Q426. Can Texas garnish income from rental properties in another state?
Yes. Through domesticated judgments and UIFSA enforcement.
Q427. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s virtual real‑estate income?
Yes. Digital asset income is enforceable.
Q428. Can the court seize a parent’s luxury collectibles?
Yes. Collectibles can be ordered sold.
Q429. Can funds be seized from a parent’s online marketplace payouts?
Yes. Payouts from eBay, Etsy, and similar platforms are enforceable.
Q430. Can arrears be collected from life insurance payouts after death?
Yes. Child support liens may survive against the estate.
Q431. Can arrears be collected from settlement payouts held in trust?
Yes. Trust‑held settlement funds may be seized.
Q432. Can the court freeze a parent’s crypto that is staked or locked?
Yes. Staked crypto remains enforceable.
Q433. Can arrears be collected from offshore investment accounts?
Yes. Through federal enforcement tools.
Q434. Can the court issue daily fines for nonpayment?
Yes. Judges may impose coercive monetary sanctions.
Q435. Can arrears be collected if the parent claims mental health issues?
Yes. Unless inability to pay is medically proven.
Q436. Can the court mandate therapy or evaluation?
Yes. If mental health affects compliance.
Q437. Can arrears be collected from short‑term gig apps like Rover or Instawork?
Yes. All gig income is enforceable.
Q438. Can Texas intercept payments from content subscription platforms?
Yes. Platforms like OnlyFans, Patreon, and others can be garnished.
Q439. Can arrears be collected from domain‑flipping or online asset sales?
Yes. Digital asset sales count as income.
Q440. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s rental‑car host income (e.g., Turo)?
Yes. Vehicle rental revenue is enforceable income.
Q441. Can arrears be collected from foreign gig‑work income?
Yes. Income earned abroad is enforceable through international cooperation.
Q442. Can the court require a parent to stop using anonymous payment platforms?
Yes. Judges may ban platforms used to hide income.
Q443. Can arrears be collected from cryptocurrency mining rewards?
Yes. Mining income is enforceable.
Q444. Can the court order seizure of high‑value collectibles like cards or comics?
Yes. Valuable collectibles may be seized.
Q445. Can arrears be collected from crowdfunding used for personal bills?
Yes. If funds benefit the parent, they are enforceable.
Q446. Can the court require the parent to install financial transparency software?
Yes. Monitoring tools can ensure compliance.
Q447. Can arrears be collected from the sale of digital artwork or NFTs?
Yes. Digital asset profits are enforceable.
Q448. Can the court force a parent to report daily income?
Yes. In severe cases, daily reporting is ordered.
Q449. Can arrears be collected from international payment processors?
Yes. Cross‑border processors may be subpoenaed.
Q450. Can a parent be jailed for refusing to turn over crypto passwords?
Yes. Refusal to comply with turnover orders is contempt.
Q451. Can arrears be collected from income earned through subscription sites?
Yes. Subscription income is enforceable.
Q452. Can the court restrict the parent from using prepaid debit cards?
Yes. Judges may ban prepaid cards used to hide income.
Q453. Can arrears be collected from automated trading bots?
Yes. Automated trading accounts are enforceable assets.
Q454. Can the parent be held in contempt for moving money between accounts?
Yes. Courts may view transfers as intentional evasion.
Q455. Can arrears be collected from international real‑estate investments?
Yes. Rental or investment income overseas is enforceable.
Q456. Can the court require job‑search verification screenshots?
Yes. Screenshots may verify compliance.
Q457. Can arrears be collected from online gaming tournament income?
Yes. Tournament winnings are enforceable.
Q458. Can the attorney general intercept business tax refunds?
Yes. Business refunds may be seized.
Q459. Can arrears be collected from digital product storefronts (e.g., Gumroad)?
Yes. Digital sales revenue is enforceable.
Q460. Can the court mandate weekly court appearances for chronic nonpayors?
Yes. Frequent hearings may be required for compliance.
Q461. Can arrears be collected from cryptocurrency staking rewards?
Yes. Staking rewards count as income and can be seized.
Q462. Can the court order a parent to stop using VPNs that hide financial activity?
Yes. Judges may restrict technology used to conceal income.
Q463. Can arrears be collected from income earned on Shopify stores?
Yes. E‑commerce revenue is enforceable income.
Q464. Can Texas subpoena transaction logs from foreign crypto exchanges?
Yes. Through federal cooperation and international requests.
Q465. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s online advertising revenue?
Yes. Google AdSense, YouTube, and similar earnings are enforceable.
Q466. Can the court order the parent to liquidate collectibles like sneakers?
Yes. High‑value collectible sales can be ordered.
Q467. Can arrears be collected from rental‑equipment incomes?
Yes. Income from renting tools, equipment, or vehicles is enforceable.
Q468. Can the court force a parent to maintain detailed financial accounting?
Yes. Parents may be required to track all income and expenses.
Q469. Can arrears be collected from remote contract work for foreign companies?
Yes. International employers can still be ordered to comply.
Q470. Can the parent be jailed for refusing to comply with asset‑disclosure orders?
Yes. Withholding asset information is contempt.
Q471. Can arrears be collected from cryptocurrency held in cold storage?
Yes. Hardware or offline wallets must be disclosed and can be seized.
Q472. Can the court restrict the parent from deleting financial apps?
Yes. Destruction of financial records may be prohibited.
Q473. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s creative income (art, design, music)?
Yes. Creative income is enforceable.
Q474. Can the court require the parent to attend ongoing enforcement review hearings?
Yes. Regular monitoring ensures compliance.
Q475. Can arrears be collected from foreign PayPal or Stripe accounts?
Yes. International processors can be compelled to release funds.
Q476. Can the court mandate job placement services for the parent?
Yes. Court‑ordered employment assistance is common.
Q477. Can arrears be collected from digital reselling income (e.g., ticket sales)?
Yes. Digital resale profit is enforceable income.
Q478. Can Texas seize assets purchased with cryptocurrency?
Yes. Purchases made through crypto can be traced and seized.
Q479. Can arrears be collected from business owners who pay themselves irregularly?
Yes. Courts may impute regular income for enforcement.
Q480. Can the court prohibit a parent from making large crypto transfers?
Yes. Judges may ban transfers that could hide assets.
Q481. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s royalties on digital music streams?
Yes. Streaming royalties from Spotify, Apple Music, and similar platforms are enforceable income.
Q482. Can the court subpoena records from content‑creation platforms like TikTok?
Yes. Earnings and payout data from creator programs can be subpoenaed.
Q483. Can arrears be collected from cryptocurrency liquidity‑pool rewards?
Yes. Liquidity‑pool income qualifies as enforceable income.
Q484. Can the court require the parent to disable anonymous financial accounts?
Yes. Judges may order full transparency of all financial tools.
Q485. Can arrears be collected from sales on online print services (e.g., Redbubble)?
Yes. Passive design or merch royalties are enforceable.
Q486. Can Texas subpoena foreign bank transfers linked through Wise or Revolut?
Yes. International transfer data may be compelled through cooperation channels.
Q487. Can arrears be collected from domain‑leasing or online asset licensing?
Yes. Digital licensing revenue is enforceable income.
Q488. Can the court order wage withholding for multiple employers simultaneously?
Yes. All employers are required to comply with withholding orders.
Q489. Can arrears be collected if the parent is living entirely off crypto gains?
Yes. Courts treat gains as income or assets subject to turnover.
Q490. Can a parent be jailed for ignoring a financial‑records turnover deadline?
Yes. Failure to comply may lead to contempt jail time.
Q491. Can arrears be collected from business invoice factoring or advances?
Yes. Funds advanced to the parent can be seized.
Q492. Can Texas enforce arrears against a parent using only freelancer platforms?
Yes. Freelance income is fully enforceable.
Q493. Can arrears be collected from digital‑asset rental income (e.g., metaverse land)?
Yes. Digital rental earnings are subject to enforcement.
Q494. Can the court prohibit the parent from transferring assets during litigation?
Yes. Judges can freeze transfers to prevent evasion.
Q495. Can arrears be collected from online coaching or subscription communities?
Yes. Membership revenue is enforceable.
Q496. Can the parent be charged with criminal nonsupport?
Yes. Serious or long‑term arrears may lead to criminal charges.
Q497. Can arrears be collected from foreign cryptocurrency wallets?
Yes. International subpoenas may reach foreign digital assets.
Q498. Can the court mandate monthly financial monitoring with receipts?
Yes. Courts may require detailed documentation of income and expenses.
Q499. Can arrears be collected from a parent’s sale of precious metals?
Yes. Profits from gold, silver, or metals sales are enforceable.
Q500. Can the court imprison the parent until a lump‑sum purge payment is made?
Yes. Courts may order incarceration until the purge amount is paid.
Legal Fees
Who Is Responsible For Child Support Enforcement Fees? Custodial or Non Custodial Parent
If the court finds that the respondent has failed to make child support payments, the court shall order the respondent to pay the movant’s reasonable attorney’s fees and all court costs in addition to the arrearages. Fees and costs … may be enforced by any means available for the enforcement of child support orders, including contempt.
The Sinkin Law Firm’s child support enforcement fees: Our child support enforcement attorneys look to the court to order the non-custodial parent to pay the child support enforcement fees. We do not charge our clients attorney’s fees for child support collection cases.
Bankruptcy
Taylor v. Speck, 308 S.W.3d 81 (Tex. App. – San Antonio 2010, no pet.)
In this child support enforcement case, the noncustodial parent argued on appeal that the custodial parent waited too long to bring her child support collection case and that the unpaid child support was barred by dormancy.
The San Antonio Court of Appeals held that the recent amendment to the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies specifically removed unpaid child support from the judgments that are subject to dormancy. The Court upheld the trial court’s judgment of $237,248.96 in back child support and interest. The Court also ruled that provisional attorney’s fees may be awarded in the event the noncustodial parent files for bankruptcy.
This case is the first case awarding a child support obligee provisional attorney’s fees in the event the non-custodial parent files bankruptcy and the custodial parent must pursue the child support in the bankruptcy court. Note these attorney’s fees are not owed by the obligor unless the obligor files bankruptcy and the obligee has to go to bankruptcy court to protect the child support.
Dormant
The trial court awarded $113,656.37 in child support arrearages from a 1972 divorce in favor of the child support obligee against the child support obligor. The child support obligee sought child support collection and child support enforcement through a writ of withholding and a cumulative money judgement.
The child support obligor argued his child support obligation had become dormant. The appellate court disagreed, holding dormancy does not apply to an unpaid child support payment.
AFTER 10 YEARS
The trial court awarded $94,666.14 in child support arrearages from a 1968 divorce in favor of the child support obligee against the child support obligor. The child support obligee sought child support enforcement and child support collection by a cumulative money judgement.
The child support obligor argued the statute of limitations has run on this remedy. The appellate court agreed with the child support obligee, the ten year time period for a cumulative money judgement is not a statute of limitations on child support enforcement and child support collection.
WHEN DOES CHILD SUPPORT STOP
The Texas Family Code defines the termination of the duty to pay child support as the later of: age 18 or if the child is enrolled in a program leading to a high school diploma (not GED) AND complying with the attendance policies, the child support continues until the end of the month in which the child graduates. Texas has no provision for child support in college.
The other things that terminate the duty to pay child support are: child marries before age 18; child enrolls in military and leaves home; child dies; child’s is emancipated by a court order. Having a baby does not count unless the child is already married. If child moves in with a boyfriend or girlfriend, the appellate courts are split on whether the duty to support continues.
One of those other weird things – if child is in high school past 18th birthday and drops out the child support stops. If the child goes back into high school, apparently the child support duty is not reinstated so kid and mom are on their own. If child drops out at 16 or 17 and is not married or living on his/her own, child support continues until 18th birthday.
What Information do I need
I just turned 18 last April and now I would like to try to get the back child support my father owes me that has never been paid. What information do I need and how do I hire a child support enforcement lawyer?
The most important information an applicant can provide, aside from the non-custodial parent’s current address, is the name and address of the non-custodial parent’s current employer. If the current employer is not known, the name and address of the last known employer should be provided.
Additionally, the following information about the non-custodial parent should be made available:
Social security number and date of birth;
Names and addresses of relatives and friends;
Names of banks or creditors such as utility companies;
Names of organizations, unions or clubs to which the non-custodial parent belongs
And places where the non-custodial parent spends free time.
Grandparents
Under certain circumstances a grandparent can open a child support collection case to establish and obtain unpaid court ordered child support.
If a grandparent has been appointed the legal guardian of his/her grandchild and the grandparent needs help enforcing and collecting unpaid child support that was ordered by the courts, we can help the grandparent collect and enforce unpaid child support.
In many situations, the grandparent who is receiving government benefits such as TANF or Medicaid, may be asked to cooperate with the Attorney General’s office to establish a child support order with the biological parents of the child.
If the grandparent can provide proof that the child has been living with and under the supervision of the grandparent, then the grandparent should contact a child support attorney immediately.
A separate child support case will be opened with each non-custodial parent (mother and father), even if one or both parents live in the same household.
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