How to File to Get Child Support in Texas

Applying for child support in the state of Texas is a straightforward process. If paternity has not been established, the office of the attorney general will first help with establishing paternity before seeking child support. The state of Texas requires that anyone seeking temporary assistance for needy families file for child support through the attorney general's office unless a court order has already been established.

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  Contact the office of the attorney general. You can find your local office in the list of satellite offices throughout the state at the attorney general's website. In the "child support" menu, click "find nearest office." Alternately, call your local or state office to request an application by mail.

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  Complete an application for services. The type of application you need to complete depends on your circumstances and whether paternity has been established. Applications are available online and in person at the attorney general's state and satellite offices.

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  Submit the application with as much information about the other parent as possible, including documentation such as driver's license number, Social Security number, check stubs and past employment and housing history. Even small clues can serve as useful tools to make contact and expedite the child support process.