Child Support and the Age of Majority (over 18 years old)
Virtual court hearing in Tom Green County, Texas, on October 22, 2024, before a visiting associate judge. The case, B140170F, concerns child support arrears for Alexa Alexandria J. Poetry, a child who has now reached the age of majority (over 18).
The key points are:
Parties Involved: The Attorney General of Texas (represented by Assistant Attorney General Thomas Sweat), the mother Leah Burfield, and the father Theodore Raymond Poetry.
Agreement: The parties reached an agreement where Mr. Poetry owes $17,092.48 in child support arrears. He will pay this at a rate of $200 per month starting November 1st, 2024. Court costs are assessed against Mr. Poetry, due by December 31st, 2025.
Non-Disclosure: The mother's address and contact information will not be included in the court order due to the child's majority age.
Judgment: The judge approved the agreement and rendered a judgment accordingly, ordering Mr. Poetry to pay the arrears as stipulated. Wage withholding is ordered to facilitate payment.
Next Steps: Mr. Sweat will draft a written order, which the judge will review and sign. All parties will receive a copy by mail.
The hearing was efficient and focused on resolving the outstanding child support debt. The fact that the child is now an adult simplified the matter, eliminating the need for addressing custody or visitation issues.
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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