How is Child Support Calculated in Texas?

One of the most common topics we are asked about in any Texas child custody case or divorce involving minor children is child support. This video discusses the Texas child support guidelines, when they apply, and how child support is typically calculated based on different possession schedules. For more information, visit our website draperfirm.com.

[@JohnSorley-rb7wi]

Here's how it's really calculated: Let's say you are past due $1.00 (one dollar). By the time the State of Texas assesses fees, charges, and other stuff - you now owe $5,000.00. They send you a nice letter with a threat to send you to jail.

[@candacejordan946]

Any guidance on how to fill out ability to pay questionnaire?? NCP

[@marylamb6435]

I have a question: I have a child support case against my son Dad in the state of Louisiana but he now live in Beaumont Texas so do I need to contact the state of Texas since he doesn’t pay his child support in the state of Louisiana?? He lied and told the judge he don’t have a job but I recently found out he has a Business in the State of Texas

[@Swag_wag86]

What about the consumers that gross less than 150,000/yr? What's the percentage on that

[@pitoelcano6376]

What if you are still paying back paynin child support for 3 children who are adults

[@joshklein5070]

Sounds like the state in inflating the obligations so they get a cut

[@theunkownmr.562]

Is VA disability counted towards your income?

[@jimmyevanss5697]

So dumb if one makes more they pay the difference 🤦🏻‍♂️ your punished for making more wow okay screwed up system

[@jcchrist7343]

How is that dump if the other parent is the primary custodial parent?

[@IAmPatg]

@@jcchrist7343 because the real question is if a parent can financially provide better for the child why would they give the child to the parent making less?
Logically it makes no sense.

[@elikc216]

@@IAmPatg I’m with you on that, if a parent comes out to demand child support but makes less then the other, then they should automatically get your children to go live with the parent who makes more and can better take care of them.
If you don’t have a job, no skills, and can’t do it on your own then you shouldn’t of had children yet so you need to go spend that time going to school or working on a career

[@theunkownmr.562]

​@@IAmPatg 💯

[@Justanothergamerboi]

They take a percent of what you owe, multiply it by f and u, and subtract bills

[@charlesrosaly]

Has anyone ever wondered why child support is demanded even with two parents who have no problem taking care of the child in a 50/50 parenting plan. Single fathers simply have to not consent. Take care of your kids in private. The child support agency is a collection company. Collecting a debt that you never signed up for. Keep it simple take care of your kids in private.

[@ElysianElements]

I get $170 a month for one child and non custodial parent only gets our daughter every other two weekends . I feel like that’s not enough money . Should I do a modification to the child support ???

[@muscleman369]

Sounds like the guy left you and set up child support on his own. That's what my dad did and the Payout was similar