Whether you’re going through a divorce, establishing paternity, or modifying an existing order, understanding your rights and obligations in Texas is essential. At Tessmer Law Firm, our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your child’s financial needs are met and your legal rights are protected.
Child support is a court-ordered financial obligation paid by one parent to the other to help cover a child’s basic needs, including housing, food, clothing, education, and healthcare. In Texas, support is typically determined using statutory guidelines based on the noncustodial parent’s income and the number of children involved.
The Texas Family Code outlines a guideline formula used to calculate monthly support:
Net income includes wages, bonuses, commissions, and other sources of income, minus taxes, Social Security, union dues, and health insurance costs for the child.
Our attorneys can help ensure that all income is properly disclosed and that the amount ordered is fair and accurate.
Support payments are meant to contribute to the child’s:
The custodial parent is not required to provide receipts or account for how every dollar is spent, but the funds must be used to support the child’s well-being.
Life circumstances change. If you’ve experienced a significant shift in income, employment, or the needs of your child, you may qualify for a child support modification. Common reasons for modifying support include:
We assist both paying and receiving parents in filing a modification request that accurately reflects current circumstances.
