In the ever-evolving landscape of family law, Texas has taken a significant step towards ensuring that child support obligations are met. The 88th legislative session brought forth a new law, effective as of September 1st, 2023, which grants the courts more authority to enforce child support orders. This law empowers courts to order child support obligors to find employment and holds them accountable for satisfying both past due and current child support obligations. This groundbreaking development, detailed in Texas Family Code 154.017, significantly strengthens the state's commitment to … [Read more...]