Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
A Texas child support calculator provides a quick estimate, but its accuracy relies on what you input and cannot anticipate every factor a Texas judge may consider. If you are planning a divorce, custody, or child support change, using a state-specific calculator is a smart first step to help you understand the guideline amount courts …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Parents searching for “new child support laws 2026” usually want answers to two practical questions. What actually changed? And how will those changes affect my case? Texas did not overhaul its child support system as courts moved into 2026, but outcomes still feel different for many families. The reason lies not in new statutes, but …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Questions about child support often come up during stressful times in Texas family law cases. Parents want to plan for their child’s future while dealing with changes in their own lives. You may be wondering, How is child support determined in Texas? You likely want to know what the court considers and how the amount …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Visitation and Access
Under the Texas Family Code, the right to receive child support and the right to visitation are two independent rights that do not have any weight on the other right. The ability to visit with your children is not dependent on your ability to pay child support. The obligation to pay child support does not disappear if the responsible parent is denied visitation or chooses to no longer possess the child during their periods of visitation.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Raising a child is expensive even in the best of times. Every parent wants their child’s needs met, but after separation, even simple things like soccer cleats, braces, and field trips can spark disagreement. Understandably, common questions abound. What does child support cover? Who pays? What can child support be used for? How much is …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Raising a child is expensive, whether they live with you or not. Child support payments often take a large chunk of a parent’s monthly paycheck. But what happens when the parent making payments has another child? Does child support go down if the father has another baby in Texas? Although less common, what about when …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support, Divorce
So you were awarded child support. What next?
If you are the party awarded child support in Texas, you will understandably want to know when and how you will begin receiving child support payments. This is a multistep process as outlined below.
First, some basic information and terminology. The party awarded child support is known as the Obligee. The party ordered to pay child support is known as the Obligor. All child support payments must be paid to the Child Support Disbursement Unit located in San Antonio. Your final decree or order has a paragraph which states that any informal payments do not constitute as child support. If the money is not paid directly to the Disbursement Unit it is not being counted by the State as child support and the Obligor could be held in contempt for nonpayment. It is very important that all child support payments go through the State first.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Who is responsible for paying for summer camps? The school year is over and children across Texas are rejoicing over the break from classes, warm weather, and longer days. However, many working co-parents do not see this time of year as cause for celebration. Your schedules likely do not change, which means you need to …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support, child support modification
Regardless of whether a Texas child support order was the result of divorce or other family law case, it is legally binding and enforceable. It is unlawful to violate the terms, and a party has remedies in court if the other does not comply.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Support
Even when you receive a “final” order in a Texas divorce or paternity case, it is important to remember that child support is subject to modification in certain situations. Change is inevitable, so when a new reality impacts the payor, recipient, or child, the laws allow for appropriate adjustments. The Texas child support statute …
