
How much does one have to pay for child support?
The Texas Family Code has guideline percentages which apply to the first $8,550.00 of the non-custodial parent's monthly net resources. If the child has additional proven needs, then additional support may be warranted. New Texas Child Support Changes - Effective 09/01/2013 Effective September 1, 2013, the Texas Child Support Division of the Attorney General will be increasing the cap on net resources for child support calculations. The cap will increase from the current $7,500 to $8,550. The increase will affect any child support case filed or pending after September 1, 2013. Be sure to ask Jason, experience child support lawyer in Houston, TX for further details. Sample Comparison - Support ObligationEffective Date | Cap* | # of Children | Monthly |
On or Before 08/31/2013 | $7,500 | 2 | $1,875 |
09/01/2013 | $8,550 | 2 | $2,134.50 |
What are the guideline percentages?
The following percentages are presumed to be appropriate under the Texas Family Code: Child Support Guideline PercentagesNumber of Children | Percentage |
1 | 20% of the obligor’s net resources |
2 | 25% of the obligor’s net resources |
3 | 30% of the obligor’s net resources |
4 | 35% of the obligor’s net resources |
5 | 40% of the obligor’s net resources |
6 or more | Not less than 40% of the obligor’s net resources |