Types of Income Included When Calculating Child Support in Texas

Calculating child support in Texas is supposed to a relatively simple procedure using a state-specified formula, which includes the paying spouse’s net income. However, it can get a little tricky given the fine print regarding what types of income are included, what types of income are exempt, and what types of deductions you can make. […]

How Child Support Is Determined in Texas

If you’re going through a divorce, you might be anticipating the child support issue. When you and your soon to be ex-spouse have children, a custody agreement is necessary. The agreement will also likely contain a child support order. Custody Impacts Which Parent Pays Child Support The first step in protecting the best interests of […]

The Recent Increase in Texas’ Child Support Cap

Whether you’re the parent paying or receiving child support in Texas, you need to know about recent changes to the Texas child support laws. Effective Sept. 1, the guidelines for calculating the maximum amount of child support changed, raising the cap for the monthly maximum. Previously, the maximum monthly resources from which child support payments […]