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Legal Resources

Below are resources to help fathers navigate legal systems from the child support system to public benefits, immigration relief, and more.

Texas Office of the Attorney General – Child Support Division

The Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the official public child support agency for the state of Texas. They’re here to make sure every child receives the support they need and deserve.

Find this information and more on the OAG’s website

Learn more about the Child Support System in the “Ask the Experts” Series

Being a father is an important and involved job. From government agencies to non-profits, many statewide systems exist to support families as they raise children, but these systems can be complex and confusing. In the “Ask the Experts” Series, experts on Texas systems answer frequently asked questions to help fathers and professionals who work with fathers to understand and navigate these complex systems.

Understanding the Child Support System

Answers by Annette Hernandez, Deputy Division Chief for Program Innovation & Communications Director for the Child Support Program, Office of the Attorney General

Download the “Ask the Experts” one pager (English)

Download the “Pregúntele a Los Expertos” one pager (Spanish)

Addressing Common Scenarios Dads Face in the Child Support System

Answers by Annette Hernandez, Deputy Division Chief for Program Innovation & Communications Director for the Child Support Program, Office of the Attorney General and Nikki Hunt, Access & Visitation Manager, Office of the Attorney General

Download the “Ask the Experts” one pager (English)

Download the “Pregúntele a Los Expertos” one pager (Spanish)

Texas Office of the Attorney General – Access & Visitation Program

The OAG’s Access & Visitation program is designed to help noncustodial parents establish and maintain active parental relationships with their children. Check out information on the Access and Visitation Hotline, Access and Visitation directory of community services, and My Sticker Calendar.

Find this information and more on the OAG’s website

Learn more about the Access & Visitation Program in the “Ask the Experts” Series

Being a father is an important and involved job. From government agencies to non-profits, many statewide systems exist to support families as they raise children, but these systems can be complex and confusing. In the “Ask the Experts” Series, experts on Texas systems answer frequently asked questions to help fathers and professionals who work with fathers to understand and navigate these complex systems.

Understanding the Access & Visitation Program

Answers by Nikki Hunt, Access & Visitation Manager, Office of the Attorney General

Download the “Ask the Experts” one pager (English)

Download the “Pregúntele a Los Expertos” one pager (Spanish)

Addressing Common Scenarios Dads Face in the Access & Visitation Program

Answers by Nikki Hunt, Access & Visitation Manager, Office of the Attorney General

Download the “Ask the Experts” one pager (English)

Download the “Pregúntele a Los Expertos” one pager (Spanish)

Noncustodial Parent (NCP) Choices

The OAG and Texas Workforce Commission collaborate to offer the NCP Choices program to help NCPs overcome barriers to employment and career advancement.

Find this information and more on the OAG’s website

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) provides free legal services to low-income people facing most forms of civil legal problems, including immigration relief, bankruptcies and foreclosures, divorces and custody arrangements, consumer fraud, wills and estates, accessing public benefits, and litigating for civil and environmental rights. Specializing in more than 45 civil legal practice areas, TRLA represents clients in cases ranging from landlord-tenant disputes handled through Justice of the Peace courts to complex litigation heard in state and federal courts.

Find this information and more on TRLA’s website

National Conference of State Legislatures: Child Support Tutorial

The National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Child Support Tutorial provides information on the child support processes and services, including administration and enforcement policies and practices.

Find this information and more on the NCSL’s website

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