Oilfield Child Support

Oilfield money isn’t steady—but child support is.

That’s the hard truth. When your ex works boom-or-bust cycles, you can’t count on regular checks—but the bills keep coming. And the court? It doesn’t care that the rig shut down.

Here’s how to protect yourself:

Don’t wait.

Track payments.

Save communications.

Document every missed month.

File for enforcement before it piles up.

Push for wage withholding when there is income.

Ask the court to review if things change—up or down.

Know that arrears don’t disappear, even if they’re broke.

Remember: it’s about your child, not your ex’s good years.

A smart legal plan can turn chaos into consistency—even in West Texas.