Fort Worth, TX asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Texas

Q: I have an Uncontested hearing for “Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs”

I need help, I have no clue what to bring they just said I have this hearing. My child has Medicaid but I never knew he had Medicaid until after I filed for the divorce. What do I bring?

1 Lawyer Answer

A: You should bring documentary proof that your child receives Medicaid benefits. If you or your child receive any other needs-tested government benefits, bring documentary proof.

If not, it may be useful to bring your most recent tax return, paycheck stubs, and bank account statements if they show that you do not have any money (or better yet are overdrawn).

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