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Navigating the complexities of child support is a significant aspect of family law, and finding the right legal support can make all the difference. At Kersh Law Firm in Pearland, Texas, our team of seasoned family law attorneys is dedicated to providing expert guidance on child support matters.
Whether you're seeking assistance in establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders, our attorneys possess the knowledge and experience to navigate the legal landscape with precision. We understand the importance of securing fair and just outcomes for both parents and, most importantly, the well-being of the child.
When it comes to child support cases, Kersh Law Firm prioritizes a compassionate and strategic approach. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique circumstances and craft personalized legal strategies. Our goal is to ensure that the child's financial needs are met while advocating for our clients' rights. Trust Kersh Law Firm for child support representation in Pearland—where professionalism, expertise, and a commitment to family well-being converge for a comprehensive legal experience.
Yes. Children support normally is set according to a formula and the specifics should be discussed with a lawyer at Kersh Law Firm, P.C. However, under Texas law, children support is presumed to be proper if set at the following percentages:
20% of net resources for 1 child
25% of net resources for 2 children
30% of net resources for 3 children
35% of net resources for 4 children
40% of net resources for 5 children
Not less than 40% for 6 or more children
Net resources include salary, commissions, overtime, tips, bonuses, dividend income, self-employment income, net rental income, severance pay, retirement benefits, pensions, trust income, annuities, capital gains, social security benefits, unemployment benefits, interest income, gifts, prizes, spousal maintenance and alimony.
In determining net resources, the court will take the total amount of money received from all sources and deduct social security taxes, federal taxes using only one deduction, state income tax, union dues and the cost of the child’s health insurance. Court will consider if the parent paying support has other children to support, which will usually entitle the paying parent to a discount. Yes, the court may also consider other factors when setting a child support amount, which should be discussed with an attorney.
The court will order health insurance to be provided for the child. The parent paying children support is generally the parent ordered to provide health insurance. Both parents are usually ordered to share payment of medical expenses which are not paid by the insurance company.
Normally, the court will order that the children support be paid monthly or semimonthly. Unless the parties agree or the court finds a good reason not to, the children support will be deducted from the paycheck of the parent paying support. This is called wage withholding.
Typically, children support is ordered to be paid through the state child support disbursement office. However, it will be in the parties best interest to make and keep records of child support paid or received, either through the child support office or if paid directly to the receiving party.
You may ask the court for help in enforcing the order. Enforcement of court orders is a separate motion filed in the court of continuing jurisdiction. The grounds for a enforcement in children support can be complex and should be discussed with a lawyer at Kersh Law Firm, P.C.
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