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 Family law courts watch out for children's rights through child support orders. The law requires biological, legal, or adoptive parents to provide for their offspring financially. Parents are responsible for watching out for children's safety and welfare.

What Is Child Support?

Child support is a financial contribution made by one parent to the other for the care and upbringing of their child. In Texas, both parents are required to contribute to their child’s support, even if they no longer live together. Child support is typically ordered in situations such as:

  • Divorce: When parents separate and one parent is the primary custodian.
  • Unmarried Parents: Child support may still be required for children born outside of marriage.
  • Adoptive Parents: Legal guardians may also be entitled to support.
  • Grandparents: In cases where a grandparent has custody, they may seek child support from the biological parents.

The amount of child support depends on several factors, including each parent’s income, the needs of the child, and any special circumstances that may apply.

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Understanding Child Support in Texas: Your Rights and Duties

Unless your parental rights have been terminated, you as a mother or father may be responsible for paying child support throughout your child's growing-up years. As a custodial mother or father, you may be entitled to receive child support from the other parent. If you are a grandparent or other family member with custody of a child, you may also be entitled to child support.

A Texas state calculator may determine child support payment amounts. Government agencies also help enforce child support obligations. If you attempt to navigate these legal processes without the help of a knowledgeable divorce lawyer, you are likely to encounter difficulties.

How is Child Support Calculated in Texas?

In Texas, child support is determined based on a formula provided by the state. The Texas child support guidelines take into account several key factors:

  • Parent’s income – the non-custodial parent’s income plays a major role in calculating support.
  • Number of children – the amount of support increases with the number of children.
  • Health insurance – if the custodial parent is covering the child’s health insurance, this is considered in the calculation.
  • Child’s needs – if the child has special needs or there are additional costs (like medical or educational needs), those may be factored in.

Texas uses a standard percentage guideline based on the non-custodial parent’s income:

  • 1 child: 20% of the non-custodial parent’s net income
  • 2 children: 25% of the non-custodial parent’s net income
  • 3 children: 30% of the non-custodial parent’s net income
  • 4 children: 35% of the non-custodial parent’s net income
  • 5+ children: 40% of the non-custodial parent’s net income

If the non-custodial parent makes a significant amount of money, the percentage may be capped.

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