08 Jun How Is Child Support Calculated in Texas?
Learn how Texas calculates child support, including the percentage guidelines, what income is included, and what factors can adjust the amount a court orders....
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24 Oct New Year, New Decree: A Guide to Post-Divorce Modifications in Texas
Once your divorce is final, your divorce decree becomes the governing document for your family. It outlines custody, visitation, and support obligations. But life changes. A job loss, a promotion, or a shift in your child’s living arrangements can make those old rules unfair or...
05 Aug Texas Child Support Cap Increase 2025: What Parents Need to Know
Starting September 1, 2025, Texas will raise the cap on the income used to calculate child support from $9,200 to $11,700 per month. This means that when courts apply the child support guidelines, they will now base calculations on income up to $11,700, instead of...
28 Jul How to Modify Your Child Support Order When Circumstances Change
Life does not stand still, and neither do your family’s financial needs. In Texas, child support is designed to provide fair financial care for children, but sometimes your current order may no longer reflect reality. Whether it is due to job changes, health issues, or...
01 Apr Adjusting Child Support When Your Child’s Needs Change
When children grow up, their needs change. What worked a few years ago may not work today. That's why adjusting child support is important—it helps ensure your child gets the help they need as they grow, whether it’s for school, health care, or extra activities. Why...
29 Mar Modifying a Child Support Order in Texas: What You Need to Know
Many children in the U.S. have a parent living outside of the household and therefore, paying child support. According to the U.S. Census, one-half of all custodial parents, 49.4%, had either legal or informal child support agreements. Child support orders, similarly to custody, can get modified...