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Generally, parents are not required to pay child support once a child turns 18 years old, graduates from high school, gets married, or is legally emancipated. However, there is an exception to this rule when a child is disabled. In these situations, one or both of the child’s parents can be ordered to continue to provide child support payments, even…
In Texas, parents have certain legal duties towards their children, one of which is to provide them with financial support until they turn 18 years old. Parents can, however, be required to help pay for college tuition in some cases, so if you are going through a divorce and have questions or concerns about providing for your child’s future, it…
In Texas, the Office of the Texas Attorney General is charged with enforcing the collection of child support. However, Texas courts also have broad discretion to enforce child support awards, so if your ex-spouse is behind on child support, it is crucial to speak with an experienced complex child custody attorney who can explain the process of filing a motion…
In Texas, parenthood comes with certain legal responsibilities, such as providing for a child’s financial needs. While most child support awards are determined during divorce proceedings, courts can also order payment when a child’s parents are unmarried. If you live in Texas and have questions or concerns about child support, it is important to contact an experienced child support lawyer…
Dealing with child support in the midst of a divorce can go one of two ways: The process can either go smoothly or it gets messy. There is rarely any in-between when it comes to agreeing on arrangements and rights between two parties. While some divorcing spouses make it through the transition seamlessly and with mutual understanding – albeit a…
Twenty years ago, the Dallas Cowboys won their most recent Super Bowl against their archrivals from Pittsburgh. Cornerback Larry Brown intercepted two second-half passes from Neil O’Donnell, which the Cowboys turned into two touchdowns, and Red “First Dahwwnn” Cashion was the referee. Now, the game and its participants are largely relegated to NFL Films retrospectives and documentaries. Twenty years ago,…
The child support guideline amounts in Section 154 are presumed to be reasonable. But consider the following situations: The obligor parent is a server at a local restaurant; the obligee parent is an engineer at a large technology company; Father is now financially responsible for three stepchildren after a subsequent remarriage; Mother must travel to another state to see the…
To determine the amount of child support, the judge mechanically applies the guidelines in Chapter 154 of the Family Code, at least in the vast majority of cases. However, especially if there is a complex child custody dispute, these guidelines are not always reflective of the child’s needs. What must a party do to convince a judge to depart from…
With tassels turning on mortarboards throughout Central Texas, this question is a popular one in divorced families throughout the area. While the short answer is “no, unless the child is still in high school or is disabled” there are some nuances in child support law that both parents should be aware of. The Law There is some basis for a…
When it comes to child support calculation, Texas is one of only several percentage-of-income states. Non-custodial parents pay a set percentage of their net income on a sliding scale according to the number of children before the court. Nearly all other jurisdictions use an income share model. It attempts to give the children the same standard of living they would…