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1930 E Rosemeade Pkwy, Ste 211

Carrollton, TX 75007

Phone: 972-939-4587

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Child Support in Texas

At The Guerra Law Firm, a child support lawyer can explain the Texas child support laws and help you get a fair and balanced child support order from the Court. When child support is set too high or too low it causes children to suffer, either they are deprived of things they need or they have to endure the constant conflict and hard feelings between their parents. Even if the parties agree on an appropriate child support calculation, they must get a court order to make the agreement legal and binding.

Every parent has a duty to support his or her child. That duty is determined primarily upon the parent's financial ability. In Texas, child support is computed based on the non-custodial parent's income or net resources, regardless of the income of the other parent. The percentage of income to be paid will vary according to the number of children to be supported. The child support guidelines also take into account other children the non-custodial parent is obligated to support. Child support is normally only calculated on the first $7,500.00 net income per month or roughly a gross income of $125,000.00 per year. However, if the noncustodial parent's net income exceeds $7,500.00 per month, the Court may grant child support exceeding the wage guidelines if the Court finds a greater actual financial need for the child.

In addition to regular child support, there is a presumption that the noncustodial parent should provide health insurance or medical support for the child. Parties should recognize, however, that the trial Court is authorized to order child support that is higher or lower than the presumptive guidelines. It is important to discuss your child support concerns with an experienced family law attorney to determine the proper request for child support in your particular fact situation.

We are also available if you need help enforcing your child support order or if your circumstances have changed and a modification of the child support order is warranted.

For the charts to compute your likely child support, see:

Texas Child Support Guidelines

Health Insurance and Medical Support for Children

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