Index
Child Support Guideline Calculations
Summary
Texas law provides specific guidelines for calculating child support, typically based on a percentage of the obligor's net resources, adjusted for the number of children and other factors.
Rights & Rules
- 01.A child's right to financial support from both parents, determined by statutory guidelines.
- 02.A parent's right to have child support determined by established guidelines, ensuring a predictable and fair calculation based on income and deductions.
Penalties
- 01.Failure to pay child support can result in wage withholding, suspension of licenses (driver's, professional, hunting/fishing), contempt of court leading to fines and potential jail time, and seizure of assets.
Verified Citations
Texas Family Code Section 154.001
Source"The court shall consider the best interest of the child in determining the amount of child support. The court shall also consider the financial resources available to the parents and to the child."