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Child Support Lawyer in Tomball, Texas
Every child deserves parental support, regardless of the nature of the parents’ relationship. That’s the core purpose of child support. It’s financial assistance for the child’s needs, sent by the noncustodial parent to the custodial parent so they can provide for their children.
Although the amount of financial support varies for each case, one of the main goals of each divorce is to outline the child support terms, ensuring that any children the couple shares receive adequate financial support. Among other things, this funding is used to provide the children with a safe home, healthy meals, and a decent education. If you need help securing support for your child’s financial future, speak with one of our child support attorneys in Tomball, TX, today.
Child Support Details
Many different factors determine the amount of child support the noncustodial parent is required to pay. Because of this, calculating the amount is often challenging to understand. It begins with the judge determining the total resources available to each parent. The calculation includes their salary and other sources of income, interest, net rental income, and any pensions or social security income that both parents may have.
In some cases, a noncustodial parent may be underemployed and earning significantly less than they could be. If the court suspects that a parent is doing this intentionally or underreporting their earnings, they can order child support based on their earning potential. Our Tomball law firm wants the best for children who are impacted by divorce. We will do everything we can to ensure that both parents are caring for their children to the best of their ability.
Other factors that the court considers include the child’s age, the child’s needs, and the parents’ mental or physical wellbeing. The number of children is also a factor. One child is entitled to 20% of their parents’ resources, with an additional 5% added for each subsequent child. For example if there are three children, they are entitled to 30% of their parents’ income.
Ensuring Correct Payments
To ensure that you’re able to collect your child support, turn to us for assistance. At Eaton Family Law in Tomball, Houston, Katy, and Sugar Land, our child support lawyers can help you get the money you and your child are entitled to. If needed, the funds can be paid to the Texas Disbursement Unit, which distributes it to the other parent, so they don’t have to work directly with each other.
If you’re the noncustodial parent and want to know if your children are being properly cared for with the financial support you’re providing, consult a child support lawyer at Eaton Family Law Group.