it stops
Here is a link to the actual law.
Only with a modified order. Texas law does not provide for it. See link.
Not by state law, however it can be addressed in the order. see link below
Get an attorney who's licensed in Texas and specializes in family law.
There is no nationwide law for when child support stops.
Seventeen is not the same as eighteen. Until you are an adult, the Texas law says the parents are responsible for the minor.
Child support laws vary by state, but typically the obligation to pay child support is determined by the laws of the state where the child resides. If your children live in Georgia and you live in Texas, the child support obligation would likely be determined by Georgia law. However, it is important to consult with an attorney who specializes in family law to understand the specific laws and regulations that apply to your situation.
You cannot make your mother-in-law pay you child support. The only person who you can demand child support from is the father of the child.
No, by 18 you are emancipated and not a child anymore.
It depends on the laws in your state and the age of your chiild. Some states allow a parent to petition for child support within only a couple of years of the child reaching eighteen. State law vary. If you are referring to child support arrears, they can be collected after a child has reached the age when regular child support payments are no longer required. You should visit the local family court and ask to speak with an advocate.
Within the constriants of Texas law, yes. Contact your local police for specifics.
Until you are an adult, Texas law says the parents are responsible for the minor and where they live. Seventeen is not the same age as eighteen.