Child Support

Fort Worth Child Support Lawyers

Fighting for Children & Families Across Fort Worth, Burleson & Cleburne

A fair child support order is essential for providing the financial foundation your child needs to thrive. Securing such an order is not so simple. Court processes can be long and complex, legal jargon is hard to make sense of, and you may be dealing with real-life stresses that complicate decision-making. Fortunately, you have an ally and advocate in Turner-Monahan, PLLC.

For more than 50 years, we’ve fought for Fort Worth families in all matters of family law, including cases involving child support. Our firm features award-winning attorneys who have a long track record of getting results and putting clients first. Whether you're establishing a child support order, seeking a modification, or pursuing enforcement, we're ready to go to extremes to protect your child's interests.

To discuss your situation and how we can help, call (817) 623-0129 or contact us online. We offer free consultations, which we can conduct virtually for your convenience.

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How Our Attorneys Can Help You in Your Child Support Case

Child support cases require solutions that are rarely achieved by simply plugging numbers into a formula. Income can be misrepresented, circumstances change, and disagreements over what's fair can escalate quickly. With Turner-Monahan, PLLC in your corner, you can have complete confidence, no matter what twists or turns your case takes.

Here's what our attorneys can do for you:

Establish a child support order – We can guide you through getting an initial order, making sure it accurately reflects both parents' financial circumstances and your child's actual needs.
Pursue fair modifications – If your situation has changed significantly since your order was last set, we can build a compelling case for modification and advocate for an outcome that reflects your current reality.
Enforce existing orders – When the other parent isn't paying what they owe, we can act quickly to pursue enforcement through every available legal channel.
Defend against enforcement actions – If you're facing enforcement that you believe is based on inaccurate information or changed circumstances, count on us to protect your rights and work toward a resolution that's fair.
Accurately account for all income sources – We can dig into your case’s financial details to make sure all relevant income is properly calculated and documented.
Navigate complex custody intersections – Child support and custody arrangements are closely linked, so we can help you understand how changes in one can affect the other and represent your interests across both.

Whatever your situation looks like, expect us to approach your case with a commitment to understand and build a strategy around your goals and fight for the outcome your child deserves.

Call (817) 623-0129 or get in touch online to request a free consultation with our Fort Worth child support attorneys.

What to Know About Child Support in Texas

For How Long Must You Pay Child Support?

In Texas, both parents are legally required to support their children financially until each child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever comes later. If a child has a disability, that obligation may be extended.

Are There Different Types of Child Support Payments?

Child support payments don't always look the same. Depending on the circumstances and what parties agree to, support can be structured as periodic payments, a lump-sum payment, or an annuity purchase.

It may also involve the administration of property by the non-custodial parent, meaning the non-custodial parent manages and uses a specific asset, such as a property or investment account, to generate income to support the child. These methods can be combined, depending on a family’s specific needs.

How Does Texas Determine Child Support?

In Texas, a parent required to pay child support (the “obligor”) will generally pay a certain percentage of their net income.

The percentage corresponds to the number of children they’re obligated to support:

One child: 20%
Two children: 25%
Three children: 30%
Four children: 35%
Five or more children: 40%

The court may also consider additional factors when determining a child support amount, including a child’s age, the non-custodial parent's travel costs and time spent with the child, higher education expenses, and any spousal maintenance already being paid.

It is important to note that the percentage applies only up to a certain dollar amount, which the state adjusts periodically. For clear guidance on how much you may pay in child support or how much you may be owed, contact us.

Can Child Support Orders Be Modified?

In Texas, a child support order can be modified if there has been a substantial change necessitating an update to the original order.

These changes can include:

A significant increase or decrease in either parent's income
New medical needs or living arrangements living arrangements
Increases or decreases in the amount of time each parent spends with the child
The child becoming eligible for disability benefits

Are There Ways to Enforce Child Support Orders?

When a parent fails to pay child support, the consequences for a child can be immediate and serious. Texas has strong enforcement tools available, including wage garnishment, license suspension, seizure of tax refunds, and, in serious cases, contempt of court, which can result in fines or jail time.

Let's Put Our Experience to Work for Your Family

Child support disputes are too important to navigate without strong legal representation. Contact Turner-Monahan, PLLC today to schedule your free consultation, and let's talk about your situation, your child's needs, and what we can offer you.

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