Child support is one of the most emotionally and financially sensitive issues separating parents face. Even if the divorce or separation was amicable, once child support concerns enter the picture, things can quickly become complex. Tensions often arise around payment amounts, missed deadlines, responsibilities, or attempts to modify an existing child support order, often triggering a back-and-forth that drags on.
Caught in the middle is the child, who has to deal with the impact of the tension and financial instability, on top of the pain of the separation. At Albizu Law Firm, we know how important financial security is for your children. We also understand how emotionally and financially overwhelming this process can feel, and we help parents across Texas navigate every part of the child support process.
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Child support is a payment made by the non-custodial parent (the one with less parenting time) to the custodial parent (the parent with majority custody) to cover the expenses of raising the child. Child support in Texas is governed by the Texas Support Guidelines or Texas Family Code.
Under Texas law, both parents have to financially contribute to the upbringing of their child until they are 18. In certain situations, support may continue beyond that age, such as when a child has a disability.
It is recognized by law that the parent with over 60% of custodial time receives the child support payment.
However, there are some cases where the situation becomes more complicated, requiring various factors to be taken into consideration, and that is where legal guidance from a child support lawyer becomes essential.
The amount paid or received is calculated by the percentage of the non-custodial parent’s net income.
In Texas, the guidelines are as follows:
You can use the Texas Monthly Child Support Calculator to estimate your monthly payment amount. Please note this is just an estimate, as the actual child support amounts may vary depending on your unique case.
In an uncontested separation, you and your partner can agree on what’s fair in terms of child support. However, there are important things to consider, like:
It is recommended to hire a child support lawyer when going through this process. That way, you can be sure your agreement follows child support guidelines. You can also avoid a case of overpaying or underpaying yourself, which can result in financial or legal problems.
Yes, even in shared custody arrangements, child support can still apply. Many parents assume that sharing time equally, 50% – 50% or 55% – 45%, means no one pays child support, but that’s not always the case.
The only thing that happens with shared custody is the reduction of the child support amount. The court evaluates the financial conditions of both parents, and the parent who earns more pays the child support.
The court, when deciding, considers the following factors:
At Albizu Law Firm, we handle a wide range of child support-related cases, such as
No matter how simple or complicated your situation is, Albizu Law Firm child support lawyers are here to help you protect your rights and your child’s future. From the initial consultation to the agreement, we walk with you every step of the way.
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