Q: What are the consequences of being unable, not unwilling, to follow a court order?
I moved my two children out of their home state of TX to SC roughly 4 weeks ago. My family took us in & have supported us. The father filed a SAPCR, where @ the first hearing in TX, the judge granted me temporary full custody, orally ordered the father to pay child support and orally ordered me to move back to the children’s home state in 2 weeks. Even with the child support, I financially cannot move in that time. Relocating would remove the children from their safe & supportive household, and force us to live in shelters, as I have no money for a lease or deposit, furniture and no source of income back in the home state. I have low income in SC and am receiving food stamps & Medicaid in SC. I am not unwilling or being disobedient, nor am I desiring to disobey orders; however, I financially cannot support a relocation back to TX within 2 weeks. We will be living on the streets. What can I do? Can I be found in contempt? Is there anything I can file for an extension?
A: It sounds like you’re in need of an attorney and I would suggest that you contact the State Bar of Texas to see if there are legal resources that you can qualify for. Good luck.
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