When you went through your divorce, you and your ex-spouse probably either negotiated child support payments or let a judge decide on the right amount. Now that you have some experience as a co-parent, you may have realized the support you receive is not adequate to...
Child Support
How does wage withholding work for child support?
If you have a court order to pay child support, you can have your employer withhold it from your paycheck. This allows you to make regular payments. The Attorney General of Texas explains that most people pay their child support through wage withholding. In fact,...
What should I know about child support orders and enforcement?
In a Texas family law case in which children are involved, child support is an issue that often arises. It is imperative for the support order to be followed, but there are times when challenges come up making it difficult for the paying parent to make the required...
Take action if you cannot afford your child support payments
The Texas child support system exists to provide children with enough financial support to help them thrive. However, like all large-scale programs, it is not without its flaws. One of the largest flaws is that it imposes significant hardships on parents who truly...
Can changes to my employment modify my child support?
In Texas, when there is an order to pay child support, the employment situation will play a significant role in how much is to be paid. Given the fickle nature of the job market, it is not uncommon for a person to lose his or her job and experience a changed financial...
Child support and visitation rights
Many Houston area couples make the decision to no longer remain together. Whether they were married or not, when a couple splits after having children together, the relationship can get complicated. If a parent has been ordered to pay child support, sometimes this...
Components of child support in Texas
There are many children in Texas whose parents are no longer together. Although they are no longer a family unit, these parents still love their children and want the best for them. Typically, the parent who is not the primary caregiver will need to pay child...
Special needs children and child support
Many families in the Houston area have a child with special needs. Families who have special needs children understand the amount of time and money that the child requires. In these cases, it is important for families to keep the best interest of their child in mind...
How is child support calculated in Texas?
Going from one household to two during a divorce is difficult enough, but then managing how much is to be paid in spousal support and child support can further complicate matters. Where spousal support is paid by one spouse to another for a specific period of time to...
Texas child support changes
Separated or divorced parents and their children may be eligible for more support after September 1. A law took effect that requires parents paying child support to provide dental insurance to their children. Parents who pay child support have been legally required to...