Texas grandfather wins $93,778 case against grandchildren's mother over unpaid child support

Texas grandfather won child support case against grandchildren's mother after their father's death. (AI image) A Texas grandfather who became the primary caregiver of his three grandchildren following their father's death has won a legal battle against their mother over unpaid child support and medical bills. Last week, a Texas appeals court upheld a $93,778 judgment against the mother, including more than $65,000 in medical expenses.As detailed in the court ruling available on Justia, Rain Levy Minns Udall and her husband divorced in 2016, with both retaining legal responsibility for their three children. Soon afterwards, the father was diagnosed with cancer. He died in November 2017.Four years later, the children's grandfather, Michael Minns, went to court seeking responsibility for their care. His first application concerned only the eldest child, but he later asked to take responsibility for all three. The court eventually granted him sole managing conservatorship, making him the children's primary legal caregiver.The court had also ordered Udall to contribute financially towards her children's upbringing and healthcare. When Minns claimed that these payments were not being mad...