Incarceration, Re-Entry and Child Support

Incarceration, Re-Entry and

Child Support

Information for Incarcerated Parents and

Parents Returning to the Community

CHILD SUPPORT

ESTABLISHING PATERNITY

DNA TESTING

VISITATION RESOURCES

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

OAG services ....................................... page 1

FAQ ......................................................... page 2

Contact Information ......................... page 8

Definitions ........................................... page 8

Inquiry Form ................................ back page

THE TEXAS

OFFICE

OF THE

ATTORNEY

GENERAL

OAG

believes that

children need

love and support

from both

parents.

While you are incarcerated,

do everything you can to show your children

you love them, care about them

and support them.

This booklet answers common questions you may have about how

to handle your child support case while you are incarcerated

and what to do when you are released. The booklet also includes

definitions of child support and legal terms. Terms in boldface

type are defined in the definitions section starting on page 8.

The OAG welcomes questions about your Texas child support cases.

Please check the following two lists to see what information and

services we can and cannot provide while you are incarcerated.

THE OAG CAN PROVIDE:

1. Basic information about your child support case.

2. The terms of your order (such as monthly child support

payments and total arrears owed).

3. A review of your case to see if you are eligible for a child

support modification (upon your request).

4. The address and phone number of the child support office

handling your case.

5. Information on how to establish paternity for your child if you

weren’t married to the other parent when the child was born.

6. The state of Texas child support guidelines (how the child

support amount is calculated by state law).

In some cases, we may be able to forward a letter for your child

to the custodial parent, if you do not know the custodial parent’s

address, and you have an open child support case. The custodial

parent will be given your contact information. These letters should

be mailed to the child support office handling your case.

THE OAG CANNOT:

1. Change custody or enforce visitation.

2. File a Termination of Parental Rights petition.

3. Give you the address of your children or the other parent.

4. Perform DNA testing if you signed an Acknowledgment of

Paternity (AOP), or if there is an existing child support order.

5. Answer questions other than child support inquiries.

6. Obtain information from the court if you do not have a case

with the OAG.

7. Transport you to court, for a hearing or request a bench war-

How can the paternity of a child be established?

rant on your behalf.

8. Lift a bench warrant.

9. Stop the interest on your arrears.

10. Provide legal advice or an attorney.

QUESTIONS ABOUT PATERNITY

What does paternity mean?

Paternity means legal determination of fatherhood.

For Married Parents...

When a baby is born to married parents, Texas law automatically

recognizes the husband as the father. Married couples do not do

anything to establish paternity.

For Unmarried Parents...

When a baby is born to parents who are not married to each

other, Texas law does NOT automatically recognize the biological

father as a legal parent. Biological fathers must establish paterni-

ty to become legal parents and gain legal rights to their children.

When the mother and father agree, they can voluntarily establish

paternity by signing an Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP). An

AOP establishes the father’s legal relationship with the child when

it is filed with the Texas Vital Statistics Unit (VSU).

When parents do not agree, paternity can be established by the

courts. Either parent can open a child support case with the

Office of the Attorney General to establish paternity. DNA testing

can be requested to use as evidence for the court. The judge for

the child support case will rule on paternity,

child support and parenting time (visita-

tion). Incarcerated parents can request to

establish paternity through the Office of the

Attorney General’s Child Support Division by

completing the Inquiry Form on the back of

this publication.

How does a father’s name get on his

child’s birth certificate?

The father’s name can be listed on the

child’s birth certificate, once paternity is

established. Paternity is established either

through a court order or when an AOP is

completed and filed with the Texas Vital

Statistics Unit (VSU). If the birth certificate

does not list the father’s name, then par-

ents can contact the VSU after paternity is

established either voluntarily (through an

AOP) or by order of the court. The Vital Statistics Unit can provide

instructions on how to complete their form number VS-166, titled

“Application for New Birth Certificate Based on Parentage”.

What if the incarcerated parent wants to sign the AOP?

If the incarcerated parent and the other parent both agree that

they want to sign an AOP, the parent who is not in prison can con-

tact staff at the local child support office, or call 1 (866) 255-2006.

What are the legal benefits of establishing paternity?

Establishing paternity has many benefits for children and par-

ents. The most important benefit for children is knowing that

they have a father who wants to be in their life. Once paternity

is established, the child has all the same legal rights to the mom

and dad as a child born to married parents. For example, the legal

father’s name can be listed on the child’s birth certificate, giv-

ing the child a sense of identity and the possibility of connecting

with the father’s family and knowing the father’s family history.

Establishing the legal bond between a father and his child makes

it possible for a child to receive financial or medical benefits and

inheritance from the father.

How do you change the child’s last name to the father’s

last name?

If paternity is established for a very young child through the

completion and filing of an AOP, a name change may be possible

through the VSU. If paternity is being established through the

court, parents can ask the court to change a child’s last name to

the legal father’s last name when the paternity order is finalized.

Otherwise, parents may submit a separate petition (request) to

the court to change the child’s name.

What if I change my mind after I sign

the AOP?

It can be very difficult for an incarcerated

parent to rescind or challenge an AOP.

Depending on the situation, a person may be

able to follow a very specific and time-sensitive

process to rescind (take back) the AOP or

challenge the AOP in court. If you have been

recently released and wish to find out more

about how to rescind or challenge an AOP, visit

texaslawhelp.org, click [Families and Kids] and

then click [Paternity].

What if I’m not sure who is the biological father of the child?

If either parent has a doubt about who is the child’s biological

father, neither should sign an AOP. Parents should get a genetic

test to confirm who the child’s biological father is before signing

an AOP. Once parents get the results of the genetic test, they may

then complete an AOP or go to court to establish the biological

father as the legal father of the child.

In many instances, if paternity has not already been established,

genetic testing may be provided at no cost by opening a child sup-

port case with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The OAG

will not provide genetic testing to parents who have already estab-

lished paternity through a court order or by completing an AOP.

Parents who can access genetic testing through an accredited

private lab or over-the-counter kit from a pharmacy may be able

to identify the biological father without opening a child support

case. However, over-the-counter kits cannot be used as evidence

in a court proceeding.

QUESTIONS ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT

Can I open a case with the Office of the Attorney General?

The OAG accepts applications from mothers, fathers, caregivers,

and alleged fathers. OAG attorneys represent the state of Texas

in providing child support services for the benefit of the children

and do not represent either parent in the case.

We think of ourselves as still being together as a couple,

so why do I have a child support case?

A child support case was opened because the other parent and

your children do not live with you. If the custodial parent (CP)

applies for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or

Medicaid, the state may proceed with a child support case even

when the CP does not want child support.

How does the court decide how much child support I

will pay?

Texas law sets the following general guidelines for child support

payments. The percentage is applied to the net resources of the

noncustodial parent.

• 20 percent for one child

• 25 percent for two children

• 30 percent for three children

• 35 percent for four children

• 40 percent for five children

• Not less than 40 percent for six or more children

Special rules apply if you have children in more than one household.

I have remarried, and my spouse makes a very good liv-

ing. Will the child support office take my child support

out of my spouse’s earnings? Will my spouse’s income be

counted when my child support amount is calculated?

No. Child support cannot be taken out of a spouse’s check or

earnings. A new spouse’s income will not be added to your net

resources when calculating the amount of child support to be paid.

I have children with different mothers. How will the court

determine the amount of child support I need to pay?

When you have children in different households, the court uses

a multiple household formula to determine the amount of sup-

port you must pay. It is important that you let the judge or child

support review officer know that you are legally responsible to

support other children who have a different mother.

What should I do if I have a child support case when I

enter prison?

If you have a child support case, provide the office that is

handling your case with your current address. By doing this,

you will receive monthly updates that show how much you have

paid and how much you owe in past-due support. Be aware that

court-ordered child support does not automatically stop when

parents are incarcerated. The only way to stop or change the

court ordered amount of child support is to ask the court to

change the order. Some parents choose to represent themselves

(pro se) and file all the necessary paperwork to ask the court

to modify their order, but others may want to hire a private

attorney to help with the process. Parents

with a child support case with the OAG can ask

for a “review and adjustment” of their order.

If you want to see if your case qualifies for a

lower monthly child support payment, send in

the form on page 13 of this booklet, or contact

your local child support office and ask for an

“Incarcerated Non-Custodial Parent Affidavit of

Income/Assets.”

Remember: If you are able to send in all or

some of your child support payments, send

payments through the State Disbursement

Unit. Child support given directly to the other parent is not Incarcerated Noncustodial Parent Affidavit of Income/Assets form

automatically credited to your child support case, and courts may

consider direct payments as “gifts.”

My case was established while I was in prison. What can

I expect?

In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed a law stating that if an indi-

vidual is confined in a local, state or federal jail or prison for a

period that exceeds 90 days, the court should

consider your actual income earned when set-

ting your support obligation. Therefore, if your

support obligation was established on or after

September 1, 2015, and you were incarcerated

when it was established, it is likely that your

support obligation was set at zero dollars as

long as you had no other evidence of financial

resources. A copy of your court order should

have been mailed to the address that the OAG

had on file for you. If you did not receive a copy

of your order, you may be able to receive a

courtesy copy from the local office, or you can

request a copy from the district clerk’s office in

the county where the order was filed.

If I am in prison, I cannot work. Why doesn’t my child

support order change automatically?

The OAG cannot automatically change your child support; only the

court that has jurisdiction in your case can change the amount

of child support you are required to pay. The court will consider

changing the child support amount after the correct legal papers

are filed. The court also must allow the other parent an opportu-

nity to present evidence that can affect the court decision. Due to

the 2015 legislation, incarceration greater than 90 days is consid-

ered a substantial change in circumstances. This allows the court

to consider your actual earned income during the legal process

to change your child support order.

How can my child support order be changed?

If you want the court to change your child support order while

you are in prison, legal papers must be filed in court. One way to

see if the court will change your order is by completing the OAG’s

and returning it to our office. On this form you will be asked to pro-

vide financial information and a notarized statement that can be

given to the court for evidence. The completed forms do not guar-

antee that your child support will change, but they may get your

case in front of the judge and then the court can make a decision.

You can also hire a private attorney to file papers with the court.

Remember that the amount you owe doesn’t change until the court

makes a ruling. Also, interest is added to child support that goes

unpaid while you are in prison. If you are able to pay all or even

some of the child support due while you are incarcerated, you

can send payments to Texas Child Support Disbursement Unit, P.O.

BOX 659791, San Antonio, TX 78265. To request the Incarcerated

Noncustodial Parent Affidavit of Income/Assets, complete the

Inquiry Form on the back of this publication, and mark the box

that says you would like a review of your child support case.

What happens to my child support payments while I’m

in prison?

If you are the custodial parent, and you do not contact the OAG,

payments will continue to be sent through the payment method

you selected: by direct deposit to a bank account or debit card, or

by mail to the address previously provided. The OAG will continue

to send your child support payments to you unless a court order

redirects them to another person. For example, the court may person to take actions and receive information on your behalf

order that payments go to the person with physical custody of

your children while you are incarcerated.

If you are the noncustodial parent, your child support obligation

will remain the same unless a request is made by either party of

the case to have the child support modified by the court.

While I’m in prison, can the child support I receive go to

the person who is taking care of my children? If so, what

should I do?

Yes, your child support can go to the person caring for your

children. There are two ways to redirect child support to a child’s

caregiver. One way is by completing an “Authorization for Release

of Information and Payment” and returning it to the OAG. Include

the name of the person who has the child(ren) and should receive

the payments.

Also, the person with physical custody can apply for child support

services to ensure payments can be made directly to them. Then,

the OAG will seek a child support order to direct the child support

payments to that person. Caregivers must provide proof that the

children live with them before the OAG can file a legal motion to

redirect child support. Examples of proof include the children’s

school, daycare records or an affidavit of possession. The court

will likely consider you as a noncustodial parent and order you to

pay support as well.

Where can I get help with my child support or

information about my child support case?

If you are incarcerated, the law library is a good place to start.

The law librarian can give you the “Child Support Inquiry Form for

Incarcerated Parents.” All requests for information about child

support or your child support case must be made on this form.

Please allow 60-90 days for a response.

You may also allow a third party (attorney, spouse, parent, other

trusted friend, etc.) authorization to receive information about

your case. This person will be able to assist you by obtaining

information such as the status of your case, a copy of your child

support order, or payment records over the phone or at a local

child support office on your behalf. You can authorize a trusted

by completing the “Authorization for Release of Information and

Payment” and returning it to the OAG. Include the name of the

person who is to receive the authorization.

QUESTIONS ABOUT CUSTODY AND VISITATION

Does the OAG handle custody and visitation problems?

The Office of the Attorney General is not authorized to handle

custody or visitation disputes. After incarceration, the Access

and Visitation Hotline can provide parenting time (visitation)

resources that may help reunite and resume parenting time with

your child(ren). The hotline number is (866) 292-4636. The hotline

is answered in English and Spanish, Monday–Friday, 1–7 p.m.

Are fathers treated differently from mothers in child

support matters?

No. Texas law focuses on the best interest of the child.

What should I do if I believe my child is being abused?

Call the Department of Family and Protective Services at

(800) 252-5400. If you do not have access to a phone, ask someone

else to make the call for you.

QUESTIONS UPON RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION

Most people need time to get on their feet after leaving prison. The

OAG may be able to temporarily delay certain enforcement actions

when parents provide evidence that they are looking for a job and

making some child support payments. It’s important to make an

appointment with a child support office upon release from prison.

You may request a review of your court order when you return to

work, or if you reunite with your child’s other parent.

Are there any services available to help me get a job so I

can pay my child support?

You can go to the Texas Workforce Commission’s (www.twc.state.

tx.us/jobseekers) local workforce development board for job

search help, skills training and employment support services. You

also may dial 211 or search the Internet for referrals to education-

al, literacy or parenting classes; or referrals to substance abuse

counseling. In some cases, the court may order a noncustodial

parent who is behind on child support payments to take part in

one or more of these services.

The OAG offers a program called NCP Choices that helps non-

custodial parents who are unemployed or underemployed find

self-sustaining work. The OAG partners with the Texas Workforce

Commission (TWC) to offer noncustodial parents one-on-one

services that include opportunities to participate in skills and

training classes to help boost employability. Ask a child support

staff person how you can be enrolled in the NCP Choices program,

once released.

What can I do about my child support case once I am

released from prison?

• Contact the child support office handling your case and

provide your new phone number, address and employment

information. If you are living in transitional housing, let the

office know how much of your income is deducted to cover the

expense. Remember that the more information you provide,

the easier it is for the child support office to make informed

decisions about your case.

• Pay child support regularly while you are looking for work.

Even if you can’t pay the full amount, pay what you can.

• Let your child support office know about your job search efforts,

and find employment before enforcement action is taken.

• Notify the child support office as soon as you get a job so that

the office can send an order to your employer to automatically

deduct child support from your pay check, and send it to the

Texas State Disbursement Unit.

• Visit the Texas Attorney General website, click on Child Support

and then on Family Initiatives to find out about family-focused

programs offered by the Child Support Division.

Visit www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cs/helpful-web-sites for addi-

tional links to outside programs and resources.

My child support order was modified during my

incarceration. Now that I am out, will my monthly

payment change?

If your child support order was lowered while you were in prison,

the court will consider your release from prison as a reason it can

change your child support order. After your release from prison,

the amount you pay in child support will likely increase to reflect

your actual earnings or your earning capacity.

Do I have to go to court to get my child support

modified when I get out of prison?

Not always. In some cases you may be eligible for the Child

Support Review Process (CSRP), which is one way to handle legal

issues on your child support case without going to court. During a

CSRP, both parents are given the opportunity to meet with a child

support officer at a local child support office to establish a legal

order. Ask a child support office if you are eligible.

How do I take care of my past-due child support?

If you did not pay your child support in full each month before

incarceration and/or did not have your court order modified while

incarcerated, you will likely have past-due child support (arrears).

The interest on unpaid support accrues at 6 percent annually

even during incarceration. If your children are under the age of

18, you will have a monthly arrearage payment in addition to your

current monthly child support obligation. Arrears remain in place

until paid in full.

Reach out to your local child support office, and ask to set up a

manageable payment plan to pay down the arrears. It is impor-

tant to communicate with the child support office anytime you

have major changes to your income or financial situation. Staying

straight with child support means paying on time, every month,

and in full, but sending in some amount of child support on a con-

sistent basis is better than not sending anything at all.

CONTACT INFORMATION

FOR USE AFTER INCARCERATION

BY U. S. MAIL

Office of the Attorney General

Child Support Division

P. O. Box 12017

Austin, TX 78711-2017

ON THE INTERNET

website: www.texasattorneygeneral.gov

BY EMAIL

Log into CS Interactive: childsupport.oag.state.tx.us

BY TELEPHONE

Customer Service Centers (800) 252-8014

Paternity Opportunity Program (866) 255-2006

24-HOUR PAYMENT AND CASE STATUS INFORMATION

(800) 252-8014

FOR THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING

(800) Relay-TX

(800) 735-2989

CHILD SUPPORT DEFINITIONS

Accredited private lab – A lab accredited by the American

Association of Blood Banks to perform genetic testing to deter-

mine whether a man is the biological father of a child

Accrual – Sum of child support payments that are due or overdue

Amend the birth certificate – A special request made to the Texas

Vital Statistics Unit that allows parents to change information on

a child’s birth certificate

Arrearage – Past-due, unpaid child support owed by the noncus-

todial parent

Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) – A document that unmar-

ried parents can voluntarily sign to establish legal paternity for

their child without going to court. The form does not establish

child support or resolve custody and visitation.

Case – A collection of people associated with a particular child

support order, court hearing, and/or request for IV-D services.

This typically includes: a custodial parent (CP), one or more chil-

dren, and a noncustodial parent (NCP) and/or presumed father

(PF). Every child support case has a unique Case ID number.

Case ID – Unique identification number assigned to a child

support case

Child support modification – A court-ordered change to a child

support order, which can include your child support payment

amount being lowered or raised

Child support – Financial support paid by a parent to help sup-

port a child or children of whom they do not have primary custody

Child Support Review Process (CSRP) – OAG expedited admin-

istrative actions to establish, modify, and enforce child support

and medical support obligations, to determine parentage, or to

take any other actions authorized under Title IV-D of the Social

Security Act

Court order – It is a legally binding document issued by a court of

law. A court order related to child support can dictate how often,

how much, and/or what kind of support a noncustodial parent

must pay and how long he or she must pay.

Custodial parent (CP) – The person who has primary care, cus-

tody, and control of the child, also referred to as the oblige

Dependent – A child who is under the care of someone else. Most

children are dependents. The child ceases to be a dependent when

he or she reaches the age of 18, as determined by state law, but

depending on the state’s provisions, may remain eligible for child

support for a period after he or she turns 18 years of age.

Default judgment – A judgment entered when a person fails to

respond to a legal action or fails to appear in court even though

the person was notified of the legal action and court date

Genetic testing (DNA testing) – Analysis of inherited factors to

determine whether a man is a child’s biological father

Guidelines – A standard method for setting child support

amounts based on the income of the parent(s) and other factors

determined by state law

Income – Any periodic form of payment to an individual, regard-

less of source, including wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses,

worker’s compensation, disability, pension, or retirement pro-

gram payments and interest

Legal father – A man who is recognized by law as the male parent

of a child

Material and substantial change – A serious and meaningful

change – something that makes enough of a difference to the fam-

ily’s situation that it justifies a review of the child support order

Monthly support obligation – The amount of money a noncusto-

dial parent is required to pay per month

Net Resources – Income and earnings minus allowable deduc-

tions, such as federal taxes

Noncustodial parent (NCP) – The parent who does not have pri-

mary care, custody and control of the child, also referred to as

the obligor

OAG – Office of the Attorney General

Obligated – A term meaning that a noncustodial parent (NCP) is

required to meet the financial terms of a court or administra-

tive order

Obligation – Amount of money to be paid as support by a noncus-

todial parent (NCP). It can take the form of financial support for

the child, medical support or spousal support. An obligation is

recurring and ongoing. It is not a one-time debt.

Order – Direction of a magistrate, judge or properly empowered

administrative officer

Paternity – Legal determination of fatherhood

Rescind – To cancel – refers to a change of mind after signing an

Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) and must be filed as a petition

with the court within 60 days of filing AOP documents with the Vital

Statistics Unit

Review and adjustment packet – A Texas Child Support

Division forms packet. The packet may be automatically sent

once every three years while the child support case is open,

or may be sent when a parent requests a review of the child

support obligation, and includes questions about each parent’s

financial and family situation.

Visitation provisions – Language in a court order that says when

a parent has parenting time (visitation) with the child(ren) listed

on the court order

IMPORTANT FORMS INSTRUCTIONS AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Please read this page before completing any of the attached

forms. These instructions describe your responsibilities, legal

uses for the information received and how to properly complete

and submit each for review and processing.

INQUIRY FORM FOR INCARCERATED PARENTS

Completing this form tells the OAG that you would like information

on your case or are requesting the OAG review your case for pos-

sible legal action on your behalf. With this form you can request:

• the address and phone number of the child support office

handling your case,

• that your existing child support case be reviewed to see if you

qualify for a lower monthly child support payment, and

• to establish paternity for a child that you believe is your bio-

logical child.

The inquiry form is only the first step. Additional information and

evidence will be requested from you before your case can be

determined eligible to file for court.

This form should be completed by parents in city/county, state or

federal custody only. One inquiry form should be completed per

case. If you have more than one child support case, a separate

form should be used for each case and submitted to the Office

of the Attorney General. The OAG will only provide information or

take action on the cases that you indicate. Return the completed

form to the following address:

Office of the Attorney General

Child Support Division

P.O. Box 12017, Mail Code 038

Austin, TX 78711-2017

AND PAYMENT

Completing the Authorization for Release of Information and

Payment form authorizes the person or company (private attor-

ney or private collection agency) that you designate to receive

information about your case on your behalf or to receive child

support payments that would otherwise have been directed to

you. Below are some of the conditions that must be met for OAG

to properly work the child support case. Failure to follow these

guidelines may result in our taking appropriate action as permit-

ted by federal regulations.

• All case information provided to a third party must be used for

child support purposes only.

• All requests for information must be answered within the

time frame specified. All payments must go through the Texas

Child Support Disbursement Unit before being distributed to

a private collection agency or private attorney.

• Any changes in arrears must be approved by our office.

• Non-cash child support must be approved by our office.

• We must be provided with the timely notice of each order, writ

or lien entered in the case by your representative.

To authorize the release of information and/or child support pay-

ments to another party, complete the enclosed Authorization for

Release of Information and Payment form.

Return the completed form to the following address:

Office of the Attorney General

Central File Maintenance

P.O. Box 12048

Austin, TX 78711-2048

MC: <F023> Attorney General Case #: <F003>

AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION OR PAYMENTS

Print your current name: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Other names you have used: __________________________________________________________________________________

Name of the other party in the case: ____________________________________________________________________________

Names of all children on this case: _____________________________________________________________________________

OAG Case Number (10 digit number included in OAG correspondence about this case): __________________________________

Phone number where you can be contacted:( ____ )_________________

You do not have to redirec

t your payments in order to release information or records. The two choices provided below are

independent of each other.

By submitting this completed, signed, and dated form, I authorize and request the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to do the

following: (You must place your initials next to each item that applies.)

Release information or records on my case

(OAG number given above)

Initials:________

This person is (check one)

Name :_________________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________

A ddress : _______________________________________________________ City, State: ______________________

Zipcode: ___________

Send any payments on my case (OAG number given above) to the

person I am naming below. I understand that this may delay my

receiving my payment. I also understand that this revokes any direct

deposit authorization that I have already given to the Office of the

Attorney General.

This person is (check one)

Initials:_________

Name: _________________________________________________________

Phone Number:__________________

Address:_______________________________________________________ City, State: ______________________ Zipcode:____________

I understand that this authorization automatically expires if the case is closed. I may choose to revoke this authorization at any

time by submitting a completed, signed, and dated Revocation of Authorization for Release of Information or Payments.

I understand that the Oce of the Attorney General of Texas is not responsible for disputes between the listed party and me as a

result of this arrangement. (Please note the date of your signature is required.)

______________________________________ _____________________________

Signature Date (required)

______________________________________

Address

______________________________________

City, State, ZIP

November 2014 1A004e

INQUIRY FORM FOR

INCARCERATED PARENTS

Read the section below carefully before completing this form. If you have multiple cases, use one form for each case.

(Photocopies are acceptable).

(Please print)

NAME (Last, first, middle): _______________________________________________ INMATE#: _________________________

FACILITY NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________

FACILITY ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________ CITY/ZIP CODE: ________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _______________________________________________________________________________

ATTORNEY GENERAL CASE NUMBER: _________________________________________________________________________

COURT CAUSE NUMBER & COUNTY OF JURISDICTION: _____________________________________________________________

OTHER PARENT'S NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF CHILD(REN): ____________________________________________________________________________________

DATE OF ENTRY:______________________________________________DATE OF RELEASE: ______________________________

PLEASE CHECK ONLY THE LINES YOU WANT US TO RESPOND TO:

____ I would like the address and phone number of the child support office handling my case.

____ I have a child support case, and I am requesting that it be reviewed to see if I qualify for a lower monthly child support payment.

____ I was not married to the mother/father of my child _____________________________ (child’s name) and would like to

establish paternity (legal fatherhood ) for this child.

NOTE: Requests for information not listed above will not be answered. State and federal law limits the release

of certain information on child support cases.

SIGNATURE _______________________________________________________________DATE __________________________

MAIL TO:

Office of the Attorney General

Child Support Division

Mail Code 038

P. O. Box 12017

Austin, TX 78711-2017

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