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Texas Child Support Attorneys

Fair Support. A Secure Future for Your Child.

We help parents establish, modify, and enforce child support orders that reflect real income and real needs.

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Child Support

Getting Child Support Right

Texas child support follows statutory guidelines, but the details — what counts as income, how self-employment is treated, and who pays for health insurance — can make a significant difference over the life of an order.

Whether you are the parent paying or receiving support, we make sure the numbers are accurate, the order is enforceable, and your child’s needs are met.

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Accurate income information is the foundation of every child support order.

Texas Child Support Guidelines

Guideline support is a percentage of the paying parent’s monthly net resources, based on the number of children.

ChildrenGuideline Percentage of Net Resources
1 child20%
2 children25%
3 children30%
4 children35%
5 or more childrenNot less than 40%

Guidelines apply to monthly net resources up to the statutory cap (currently $11,700). Medical and dental support are ordered in addition to guideline support. Courts may deviate based on the child’s needs.

How We Help With Child Support

  • 1

    Establishing support

    We calculate guideline support accurately, including bonuses, self-employment income, and benefits.

  • 2

    Modifications

    A change of circumstances — job loss, a raise, or a new child — may justify modifying support.

  • 3

    Enforcement

    Wage withholding, liens, license suspension, and contempt are tools to collect unpaid support.

  • 4

    Defending enforcement actions

    If you’re behind, we help you respond, negotiate a resolution, and avoid jail.

  • 5

    Health insurance & medical support

    We make sure medical and dental coverage is addressed clearly in the order.

Recent Child Support Results

Support · Fort Bend County

Hidden Income Uncovered

Business records revealed unreported income; support set at full guideline amount.

Modification · Williamson County

Support Reduced After Job Loss

Order modified to reflect the client’s actual earnings.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

What to do right now

Before Your Support Case

  1. 01

    Collect income proof

    Recent pay stubs, tax returns, and business records.

  2. 02

    List child expenses

    Childcare, health insurance, school, and activities.

  3. 03

    Keep payment records

    Use the State Disbursement Unit so every payment is documented.

  4. 04

    Ask about modification

    Orders don’t change on their own — even if your income does.

Questions

Child Support FAQ

Every case is different. Call for answers about yours — the consultation is free.

(800) 555-0100

Courts apply a percentage of the paying parent’s monthly net resources based on the number of children, then add medical and dental support.

Yes. Generally after three years if the amount would change by 20% or $100, or sooner with a material and substantial change in circumstances.

We can pursue enforcement through wage withholding, license suspension, liens, and contempt of court.

Usually when the child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is later, with exceptions for disabled children.

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