Child Support in Katy, TX

Compassionate Advocacy for Your Family

When a family is facing divorce, emotions can run high, and having to deal with complex legal issues only adds more stress and uncertainty to an already difficult situation. Hunt Law Firm provides ethical and responsive representation for children and families in the greater Houston area.

Our family law firm guides each client and his or her family with sound and responsive legal support from the beginning to the end of each case. Our Katy child support attorneys will listen to your situation and deliver honest, receptive counsel so you are aware of all aspects of your child support issue.

Hunt Law Firm represents clients in child support matters, including:

• Creation of child support orders
• Enforcements
• Contempt issues
• Modifications

Calculating Child Support in Texas

One of the most common questions parents ask when facing a divorce is "how much will child support be?" This is a sensitive consideration that needs to ensure the well-being of all the involved children and, in Texas, there are specific calculations the court will use to determine appropriate payments. Below, we take a closer look at these formulas and the special considerations that sometimes apply in these determinations.

Texas' Child Support Formula

The two main elements in the Texas child support formula are the net monthly income of the providing parent and the number of children being supported. Net monthly income is usually determined by taking the parent's gross annual income and then subtracting the necessary taxes and expenses (including health insurance if the involved children are covered under it). The Attorney General of Texas publishes tax charts each year that helps determine the net monthly resources of the obligor parent.

Once the net monthly income is determined, a certain percentage of that income will be ordered as child support. This percentage is dependent on how many children the parent will support.

The following percentages apply to Texas child support calculations:

• One child - 20 percent of net monthly income
• Two children - 25 percent of net monthly income
• Three children - 30 percent of net monthly income
• Four children - 35 percent of net monthly income
• Five children and up - at least 40 percent of the net monthly income

Special Considerations

There are a few special considerations that may not apply to every divorce case but can still have a significant effect on a child support calculation. First, it's important to understand that there's an income cap on these calculations: only up to $8,550 of a parent's net monthly income can be used for these calculations.

The court will also take into consideration any pre-existing child support orders the providing parent may be under. If the parent is already providing child support to other children from another marriage or relationship, the court may lower the percentage of the net monthly income ordered in the new child support order.

Finally, it is important to note that while these guidelines apply to most child support situations, the court can adjust the amount if it would be in the child’s best interest because the child has needs above the guideline amounts.

Contact Hunt Law Firm to Discuss Your Situation

The goal at Hunt Law Firm is to help families like yours focus on what is most important—the well-being of your child. Our attorneys can help you complete and file all necessary paperwork to start or modify child support. We handle every single case with a responsive attention to detail. Because Hunt Law Firm is smaller, we are able to provide each client with personalized attention. Our clients can always expect receptive counsel, compassionate advocacy, and affordable fees.

Contact the firm today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.