People across Texas are facing financial challenges right now. People are losing jobs; successful businesses are closing their doors; parents are relying more on childcare when schools close down. With all these economic obstacles, it can be increasingly difficult to...
Child Support
Modifying your child support after these events
If you pay child support, you should prepare to continue making payments until the order expires. That said, things can change over time. This is why Texas courts allow modification of child support orders. However, you should be ready to prove the basis for a change....
What happens if I don’t pay child support in Texas?
Paying child support is a financial obligation that many parents would prefer to avoid. Some see it as a punishment; others would simply rather have more time with their child. Some parents experience events that make paying child support all but impossible. For these...
Does overtime pay affect child support calculations?
Paying child support is an important responsibility. That said, many parents see it as an unfair punishment. Because of this, child support matters can become contentious. Misinformation is one common reason for disputes. People do not always understand that the...
Do I have to provide an accounting for child support?
Parents can struggle with disputes long after they divorce and go their separate ways. One common conflict that parents can face under these circumstances involves the spending of child support. For instance, if you receive child support, the other parent could accuse...
A New Law in Texas Expected to Increase Child Support
In almost every family law case that affects the parent-child relationship, child support obligation is an issue that must be addressed. It must be determined which party will be responsible for the child support and how much that party is expected to pay in support....
Monthly Child Support Policies in Texas for Children Above 18
Yes. In Texas, if you are paying child support for more than one child, the amount of child support will normally reduce when the oldest child turns 18 years old or graduates from high school – whichever occurs later. The Texas Family Code refers to this reduction in...
How is Child Support Calculated in Texas?
How is Child Support Calculated in Texas? Monthly child support payments are based on the Judge’s discretion, and what the judge thinks is in the best interest of the child. To ensure fairness, the Texas Family Code provides guidelines for Judges to follow for the...