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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The court may order that child support be paid by:
(1) periodic payments;
(2) a lump-sum payment;
(3) an annuity purchase;
(4) the setting aside of property to be administered for the support of the child as specified in the order;
(5) pension, retirement, or other employee benefits in accordance with an enforceable qualified domestic relations order or similar order under Subchapter J, Chapter 157; or
(6) any combination of periodic payments, lump-sum payments, annuity purchases, or setting aside of property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 154.003. Manner of Payment - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-154-003/
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