SSI Income and Child Support in Texas
Child support hearing. Here's a summary of the key issues and the court's decision:
Case: A child support case involving Ashley Kane Scales (mother) and Steven Ray Johnson Jr. (father).
Key Issues:
Father's Incarceration: The father is incarcerated in McLennan County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
This significantly impacts the possibility of child support.
Father's Income: The father receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Texas law prevents the court from ordering child support based solely on SSI income.
Safety Concerns: The mother alleges two instances of physical violence by the father, one involving the child being taken outside in cold weather with inadequate clothing. She expresses fear for her and her child's safety.
Court's Decision:
No Child Support: Due to the father's SSI income and incarceration, the court orders zero child support.
Temporary Sole Managing Conservatorship: The mother is granted temporary sole managing conservatorship of the child. The father has no visitation rights until further order of the court. This is a temporary measure pending the resolution of the criminal case against the father.
Appointment of Attorney for Child: The court appoints an attorney, Chanel Lambert, to represent the child's best interests and monitor the situation.
Further Investigation: The court orders a background check on the father to ascertain any other criminal convictions and will investigate his employment history.
Future Hearing: A future hearing is scheduled for October 17th to review the situation once the criminal case is resolved or more information is available.
In short: The judge is essentially putting the child support case on hold until the father's criminal case is resolved and more information about his employment history and potential ability to pay child support is gathered. The primary focus for now is the safety and well-being of the mother and child.
Child support is money paid by one parent to the other parent for the purpose of providing financial support to a child or children. Most frequently, child support is paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent, but this is not always the case. Depending on where you live and the agreement you reach, the child support you pay or receive and what expenses it should cover will vary.
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