Every parent has a duty to support his or her child.  That duty is determined primarily upon the parent's financial ability.  In Texas, child support is normally computed based on the non-custodial parent's income or net resources, regardless of the income of the other parent.  The percentage of income to be paid will vary according to the number of children to be supported.  The child support guidelines also take into account other children the non-custodial parent is obligated to support. Child support is normally only calculated on the first $6,000.00 net income per month or roughly a gross income of $105,000.00 per year.  However, if the noncustodial parent's net income exceeds $6,000.00 per month, the Court may grant child support exceeding the wage guidelines if the Court finds a greater actual financial need for the child.  In addition to regular child support, there is a presumption that the noncustodial parent should provide health insurance or medical support for the child.  Parties should recognize, however, that the trial Court is authorized to order child support that is higher or lower than the presumptive guidelines.  It is important to discuss your child support concerns with an experienced family law attorney to determine the proper request for child support in your particular fact situation.  We are also available if you need help enforcing your child support order or if your circumstances have changed and a modification of the child support order is warranted.

NET RESOURCES OF $6000.00 OR LESS

The guidelines for the support of a child are designed to apply to situations in which the obligor's monthly net resources are $6000.00 or less: