Child Support Calculations Under Texas Law
Generally speaking, child support in Texas is based in large part on the income of the paying parent. The amount of time that your child spends with you if you do not have physical custody may also make a difference in the amount of child support that you pay.
Enter your income and the number of children into the Texas child support calculator to learn how much you are likely to owe or receive in a divorce or separation order. Talk to a lawyer at our Lewisville, Texas, office about how to account for specific circumstances in your case, such as:
- What will happen if the paying parent loses his or her job? When does it make sense to go back to court for a child support modification?
- How will you and your ex-spouse account for any of your children's special needs that are not included in the statutory calculation? Examples of special needs include medical treatment, therapy, private school, tutoring or future college expenses. You and the other parent of your child may decide to include these factors in the calculation of child custody and child support during divorce.
If you are the paying parent, learn how to ensure that you are not held responsible for higher child support payments than the law requires. If you are the recipient parent, learn how the court can enforce the court order if your former spouse or partner does not comply. Call 972.315.6222 to arrange for a free initial consultation to discuss your questions about child support with experienced Denton County family law attorneys.
