Blog Category | Child Support

Child support in Texas is generally ordered until the covered child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school. Whichever occurs later typically ends the child support obligation for that child. There are, however, exceptions based on extraordinary circumstances or legally binding prenuptial or postnuptial agreements that address...

Child support orders are legally binding. In fact, parents who fail to meet their financial obligations to their children by adhering to child support orders can face serious legal consequences. If your ex is not making child support payments to you as required by law, an experienced San Antonio child...

Child support is calculated to reflect the family’s current circumstances. This means that child support orders are well-suited to the involved children’s needs at the time they are handed down, but things can change. Texas courts allow child support modifications in response to substantial changes in circumstances, such as a...

In Texas, there is a presumptive cap on child support, meaning that, barring extraordinary circumstances, a limit applies. If a parent can prove need, the court can order child support that exceeds the state’s income cap. Understanding your rights regarding child support can help you better protect your children. Working...

When parents divorce or separate, each parent is responsible for supporting their shared children financially. Child support is the mechanism the state uses to ensure that this happens. While many factors can influence child support calculations, each parent’s income and the time each parent spends with the children are primary...

If you have a child support order in place, it is legally binding. This means that your children’s other parent is required to cover the payments addressed by the order. If they are not doing so, however, it leaves you and your children financially vulnerable, and you may be unsure...

Child support in Texas is always calculated in accordance with the children’s best interests. This means that you and your children’s other parent can agree to terms that differ from state guidelines, but only if they uphold your kids’ best interests. For example, if you both agree to higher payments...

The child support order that the court handed down in your case is legally binding. This means your ex must follow it. If they have stopped making payments or are not paying the required amount, however, it puts you in a challenging financial position. While it may be tempting to...

Child support is not based on gender or joint managing conservatorship (shared custody) in Texas. Whether one party must pay child support to the other depends on numerous factors, including both parties’ income levels and your children’s individual needs. You can still have to pay child support even if you...

Child support orders in Texas are meant to help cover the expenses of raising a child, from everyday costs like food and clothing to bigger expenses like health care and education. But life rarely stays the same. Parents can lose or change jobs, children can develop special needs, and the...

Child support orders are not always set in stone. As life changes, the amount of money a parent pays—or receives—to support their child might need to be adjusted. But how do you go about changing a child support order in Bexar County? And what does Texas law say about when...

As a parent going through a divorce in Texas, you may be wondering how your child’s future college expenses will be handled. While Texas law does not automatically include college expenses in child support obligations, there are still ways to ensure that your child’s educational needs are met. If you’re...

As San Antonio family lawyers, we understand that dealing with child support can be confusing and stressful. Whether you’re going through a divorce or you’re an unmarried parent, understanding child support laws is important for taking care of your children. In this blog, we’ll break down the key points of...

When parents end a marriage, the changes may feel overwhelming. Children often need guidance, structure, and security. This is where co-parenting can make a difference. It is a way for parents to work together after divorce to give children a life that feels stable and kind. Though it may seem...

At The Cook Law Firm & Associates PLLC, we understand that families with disabled children face unique challenges, particularly when it comes to family law matters. Texas law recognizes these challenges and provides specific provisions to address the needs of disabled children in various family law contexts. Here, our Texas...

If you are wondering what will happen with your child support obligation if you quit your job, the following article should answer your question. Take the example of Larry and Dawn. Larry married Dawn and had a baby, Sara. Larry and Dawn got divorced, and Sara stayed with Larry. Now,...