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Relator Delis B. Pierre appealed a contempt order for failing to pay child support to Appellee Bethany L. Vicars, arguing an inability to pay due to a work-related injury and unauthorized conditions of community supervision. Pierre, a welder, suffered injuries in 1997, underwent two surgeries, and was incarcerated, affecting his income and ability to pay. The appellate court upheld the trial court's finding on his ability to pay, finding no abuse of discretion. However, the court found that a condition requiring drug and alcohol testing without supporting evidence or correlation to child support was not authorized by the Family Code. Consequently, the petition for writ of habeas corpus was granted, and the contempt order was reformed to remove that specific condition, while the rest of the judgment was affirmed.
In Re Pierre is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (El Paso). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 8th District (El Paso).
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Relator Delis B. Pierre appealed a contempt order for failing to pay child support to Appellee Bethany L. Vicars, arguing an inability to pay due to a work-related injury and unauthorized conditions of community supervision. Pierre, a welder, suffered injuries in 1997, underwent two surgeries, and was incarcerated, affecting his income and ability to pay. The appellate court upheld the trial court's finding on his ability to pay, finding no abuse of discretion. However, the court found that a condition requiring drug and alcohol testing without supporting evidence or correlation to child support was not authorized by the Family Code. Consequently, the petition for writ of habeas corpus was granted, and the contempt order was reformed to remove that specific condition, while the rest of the judgment was affirmed.
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