Child Support

Experienced Austin, Texas, Child Support Lawyer

Contentious child support issues often result in turning a straight-forward divorce into a bitter child custody battle. Divorcing spouses often have difficulty understanding how Texas family law courts make decisions about child custody and child support issues. To make matters worse, inexperienced attorneys may not fully understand how child support matters will be decided.

The amount of child support you pay or receive may be set by guidelines

Piper & Turner, PLLC is one of Central Texas' prominent family law firms. Our office is a leader in divorce and child custody matters, providing high quality legal representation in complex custody and child support disputes in Travis County and contiguous counties. Attorney James W. Piper has been certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Certification for nearly 20 years. Our attorneys and legal team has an in-depth understanding of how child support laws are interpreted by the Courts. When we meet to discuss the specifics of your case, we will explain how the guidelines will affect your financial situation.

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This chart is to be used as a general guideline of child support obligations for people whose net resources are below $7,500 per month. In addition, the obligor is generally also required to carry health insurance for the children before the Court. In the event the obligor's net resources exceed $7,500 per month, additional child support may be ordered. Determining a person's net resources can be complex, and our attorneys can help you establish a fair support amount.

1 child = 20 percent of net monthly resources
2 children = 25 percent of net monthly resources
3 children = 30 percent of net monthly resources
4 children = 35 percent of net monthly resources
5 children = 40 percent of net monthly resources
6 children = not less than 40 percent of net monthly resources

These percentages also vary if the person paying child support has other minor children who he or she has a legal obligation to support. It is important to keep in mind that these figures are just guidelines. Your support amount depends on a variety of factors that we are abundantly familiar with. An attorney from our office can help determine your actual support obligation.

Contact us to discuss your child support, enforcement, or modification concerns. We handle contentious litigation cases and know how to work toward a resolution that is right for your specific child support needs.