Allen, Texas, Lawyers Handling Child Support
As a single or divorced parent of young children, child support is almost certainly a part of your life. While the state of Texas has guidelines in place for calculating the amount of support a parent is responsible for paying, these guidelines are somewhat flexible depending upon the needs of the child.
At The Mack Law Office, PLLC, in Allen, Texas, we work with mothers or fathers who want to ensure that they are paying or receiving the appropriate amount of financial support for their children. We also represent those parents seeking assistance with child support modification or enforcement.
Whether you are establishing an initial child support arrangement as part of a divorce settlement or are involved in a paternity case, we can assist you with protecting your rights and the best interests of your child. Contact us to arrange a consultation.
Calculating Child Support Amounts
Our family law attorneys will walk you through the Texas Child Support Calculator, carefully explaining how it will affect you and your case.
In Texas, child support is statutory. It is based on the obligor's (the parent paying child support) ability to pay. As a general rule, the obligor will pay child support in the following amounts:
- 1 Child - 20% of Obligor's Net Resources
- 2 Children - 25% of Obligor's Net Resources
- 3 Children - 30% of Obligor's Net Resources
- 4 Children - 35% of Obligor's Net Resources
- 5 Children - 40% of Obligor's Net Resources
- 6+ Children - Not less than the amount for 5 children
The current guidelines for child support are specifically designed to apply to situations in which the obligor's monthly net resources are not greater than $7,500. For example, if the obligor's monthly net resources exceed $7,500, the obligor's child support will "cap out" at $1,500 per month for one child.
Paying for Health Insurance
Additionally, the parent paying child support is also required to pay for health insurance for the child as additional child support. In the event the obligee (the parent receiving support) bears the cost of the child's health insurance, child support maybe adjusted to reimburse the obligee for this additional expense.
Contact Us
If you have child support or divorce questions, please contact us at 469-519-1020 for committed and compassionate legal services. We offer weekday and evening appointments and accept credit cards.
