Child Support
How much do I have to Pay?
Can My support obligation change?
How much do I have to Pay?
In Texas child support is normally based on your net income from all sources and can be withheld from your paycheck by your employer. Court ordered medical and dental support and back child support can also be withheld.
The basic guideline for child support is based on a percent of your monthly net income, starting at 20% and going up fro
In Texas child support is normally based on your net income from all sources and can be withheld from your paycheck by your employer. Court ordered medical and dental support and back child support can also be withheld.
The basic guideline for child support is based on a percent of your monthly net income, starting at 20% and going up from there.
Keep in mind, support obligations must go through the Texas Child Support Disbursement Unit (SDU). Payments made outside the SDU may be considered gifts, not support payments.
To calculate your specific situation, the Texas Attorney General's office has a calculator here.
How Long do I have to pay?
Can My support obligation change?
How much do I have to Pay?
Child support usually ends when the last child turns eighteen (18) or graduates from high school, depending on which one is later. Support can continue even if your parental rights have been terminated.
Keep in mind, you may be obligated to pay child support past these times if you are behind on your support arrangements.
Can My support obligation change?
Can My support obligation change?
Can My support obligation change?
Child support obligations can change, depending on your circumstances. To increase or decrease support, you must show there has been a change in circumstances for the child, for you, or for the other party since the last child support order.
If it’s been at least three years since the last child support order and the current amount varie
Child support obligations can change, depending on your circumstances. To increase or decrease support, you must show there has been a change in circumstances for the child, for you, or for the other party since the last child support order.
If it’s been at least three years since the last child support order and the current amount varies from the child support guidelines by 20% or $100, you can ask the Office of Attorney General Child Support Division (OAG) to review the amount of current support requirements.
For information on Child Support Modifications, refer to our Modifications Page.