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In the event of a separation or divorce where children are involved, one of the first issues that must be addressed is their current and future welfare.

This typically includes answering the question of future financial stability for involved parents.

If you need to go to court to address child support payments, you will need to work with experienced professionals who will advocate on your behalf, seeking the best possible arrangement for your family—especially the children affected by the divorce.

Do You Need a Lawyer for Child Support in Texas?

Hiring a lawyer to file for child support in Texas is not required. However, having an attorney to navigate the complexities of child support cases can be helpful, especially if you have a divorce or child custody dispute.

At the Law Offices of Rudy Santos, L.L.C., our Laredo child support attorneys will work hard for the best interests of you and your loved ones. We will ensure that children and families have a caring voice speaking on their behalf in the local family court system.

To speak with a child support lawyer, contact our office online or call (956) 476-3337.

Understanding Texas Child Support Payment Calculations

Texas law outlines certain guidelines that assist in the calculation of child support:

  • For 1 child, 20% of the noncustodial parent’s average monthly resources will be used.
  • For 2 children, 25% of the noncustodial parent’s average monthly resources will be used.
  • For 3 children, 30% of the noncustodial parent’s average monthly resources will be used.
  • For 4 children, 35% of the noncustodial parent’s average monthly resources will be used.
  • For 5 children, 40% of the noncustodial parent’s average monthly resources will be used.

How Does Child Support Secure My Child's Future?

Once a divorce is finalized, the parents may desire nothing more than a clean break, with one assuming that the care and financial burden of rearing the couple’s children should squarely fall on the other party. The matter must be settled in court, with experienced attorneys advocating for a fair and impartial outcome that represents a child’s best interests.

Ultimately, child support matters because it is the legal method of ensuring that a child receives the proper financial backing to live as healthy and content a life as possible despite the circumstances from both parents.

Consequences of Failing to Pay Child Support in Texas

The Texas law states that the noncustodial parent is required to pay child support, if he or she refuses or becomes very delinquent, the state will impose consequences such as:

  • Withholding a portion of the parent's paycheck or garnishing wages
  • Intercepting federal income tax refund checks
  • Imposing liens against his or her assets, such as houses or property
  • Suspension of driver's license
  • Sentencing the parent to serve jailtime
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