What Parents Need to Know About Child Support Payments If you’re a parent dealing with child support in Texas, 2025 brings a few key updates that are worth your attention—especially if you’re trying to figure out what the maximum amount might be. Whether you’re paying or receiving support, staying in the loop can save you … Read more
Who Pays Child Support After a Divorce in Texas? The Texas Family Code states that the court can order either or both parents to pay child support following a divorce. However, in most situations where parents share custody and visitation, the non-custodial parent pays support to the custodial parent. The paying parent is the possessory … Read more
Child support in Texas is governed by strict guidelines in the Texas Family Code, designed to ensure that children receive adequate financial support from both parents. Central to these guidelines is the income “cap,” which limits the amount of income considered when calculating child support obligations. Periodically, this cap is reviewed and adjusted to reflect … Read more
Under Texas law, non-custodial parents are expected to support their children financially. Such support typically lasts until the child turns 18, but there are instances where the requirements end early or span long after the child’s 18th birthday. Understanding the statute of limitations on child support is key, as it determines how long a parent … Read more
In Hunt County Texas, on April of 2018 Sheriff Randy Meeks and his department arrested 16 parents who violated court orders requiring them to pay child support. Attorney General, Ken Paxton, commended the Sheriff and his team for holding accountable those who attempt to evade child support. This clearly shows that a spouse that fails … Read more
Do you have questions about Texas child support? Divorce and Family Law Attorney Robert Von Dohlen discusses how much you might have to pay for child support in Texas and how to calculate your child support payments. Call (832) 410-8935 for a free consultation. How is Texas Child Support Calculated? In Texas, child support payments … Read more