So I am in an interesting position. I worked for the Office of the Attorney General for over a year establishing and enforcing child support on behalf of the State of Texas and I loved my job, I loved the work.
Now I am on the other side of the fence. Tomorrow will be my first visit to child support court (IVD court in Texas) as an attorney for the "other side" i.e. the one who owes the child support.
I have been blessed to be court appointed to represent individuals who owe child support and have fallen behind in doing so. At first glance one may think this is an awkward position being as though I used to be on the other side but I have to say, having gotten the chance to know my clients and hear their side of the story I can see that I love this side of it also. Come to think of it this is no different than the criminal district attorney who turns defense attorney and we all know there are plenty of those out there.
Also I can say having worked for the OAG gives me a unique perspective in IVD court. I know many attorneys who would not touch IVD court with a ten foot pole, they want nothing to do with it. Not the case for me, I love this work and would do it every day of the week.
So, no problem switching sides for me, can't wait to see some of my colleagues tomorrow and jump into my new role with both feet!
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