Child Support In Texas

Are You Ready To Get The Support You Deserve?

“Guidelines” is a term frequently used when referring to child support related issues. These guidelines are set in court when calculating the amount of child support that will be owed. It is a parent’s responsibility to provide for their child’s financial needs even if a marriage has come to an end. At Wilson Legal Group, our attorneys represent parents who are seeking to obtain protection over both theirs and their child’s future. We would love to help you understand fully what your options are concerning a child support case.

When Do Child Support Payments End?

If a parent does not have physical custody, Family courts in Texas will typically order them to pay child support to provide for their child’s financial needs. However, once a child turns eighteen or graduates from high school, the child support then stops depending on which comes first. 

The attorneys at Wilson Legal Group are prepared to provide you with effective advocacy at your family court hearings. We understand the magnitude of child support and its effects on you and your child’s welfare. So let us help you get what you deserve!

How Does Texas Determine Child Support?

The Texas Family Code is the deciding factor when reviewing how much is due to the other parent. The amount is based on the net financial resources of the obligated parent due to pay, also known as the obligor. Typically, it goes off of the net amount and how many children are involved in the matter.

For instance:

• One child- 20%
• Two children- 25%
• Three children- 30%
• Four children- 35%
• Five or more children- 40%

If it is found that the obligor is paying child support from children in a previous marriage, the calculation becomes more complex and will involve other considerations. 

Additional Child Support Factors

The court may consider additional factors when determining a child support payment, congruent to the Family Code Chapter 154.123. Other factors the judge may consider include:

• The amount of alimony or spousal support being paid or received by either parent
• The child’s age and what their needs are
• Whether one of the parents have physical custody over the other
• The ability of both of the parents to financially support the child
• Childcare cost incurred by either parent in order to maintain employment
• Any/other financial resources available to support the child
• The amount of time each parent spends with the child and/or has access to the child
  

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Our Dallas child support attorneys at Wilson Legal Group are confident in their knowledge and experience in helping fight for the best possible outcome for you and your child!