What are the child support laws in Texas?

Answer by  patti (29325)

All state have laws that require a parent to support a child. A non-custodial parent pays support to the custodial parent. Penalties are in place for non-payment.

Answer by  AnnaTeague (806)

If the non-custodial parent's income is below $6,000 per month, Texas Child Support is based on net resources: 20% for one child, 25% for two children, 30% for three children, and 35% for four or more children. A parent can be required to provide health insurance and 1/2 of the medical costs. The Attorney General enforces child support obligations.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

Both parents are expected to contribute to the child's support. If an order is in place, violations of that order are met with serious consequences: wage attachment, jail, suspended driver's license, seizing of tax returns, property liens, etc.

Answer by  patti (29325)

All states expect both parents to contribute to the support of a child. Each state has a formula into which variables are entered to determine the contribution of each parent. Penalties for failure of the obligation include wage/tax refund attachment/property liens, revoked driver's license, and incarceration.

Answer by  patti (29325)

The law provides that both parents share in the support of the child. The amount of support is determined by a review of income of each parent. Court ordered support is monitored by the state. Enforcement is strict and accompanied by a long list of penalties for non-payment.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Both parents must contribute to the support of the child. The court uses a formula to determine the amount of support that will be paid between the two parents, and then determines the amount. Custody factors in (whether the child splits time between the two or lives with one).