Williams v. Patton

821 S.W.2d 141 (1991)

Houson D. WILLIAMS, Petitioner,

v.

Sherry Yvonne PATTON, Respondent.

No. D-0353.

Supreme Court of Texas.

October 30, 1991.

Rehearing Overruled February 5, 1992.

Gary L. McConnell, Angleton, for petitioner.

Lenette Terry, Angleton, for respondent.

OPINION

COOK, Justice.

This case presents the question whether section 14.41(a) of the Texas Family Code prohibits parents from settling claims for child support arrearages before the unpaid amount has been reduced to a final judgment. We hold that section 14.41(a) does prohibit such settlements. Therefore, we affirm the judgment of the…