Dallas Child Support Lawyer

At Mark Rush Williamson, PC in North Texas, our Dallas divorce attorney has more than 20 years of experience handling child support cases and a thorough knowledge of Texas child support guidelines. That knowledge and experience can benefit you if you are seeking help in a child support matter.

Child Support in Texas: The Basics

You are entitled to a percentage of the other parent’s income to support your child if:

• That parent is the non-custodial parent of a child under the age of 18
• That parent is the non-custodial parent of a child who is over the age of 18, and has special needs

Texas Family Code guidelines establish the formula used to determine the amount to be paid each month, but there are exceptions to those guidelines. Deviation from the guidelines can be based on educational needs, additional children supported by the non-custodial parent, and other issues related to extraordinary expenses and special circumstances. Dallas child support attorney Mark Rush Williamson can talk to you about the exceptions and if any apply in your situation.

Resolving Disputes Through Mediation

Just like child custody, child support and other divorce-related matters that involve money are usually contentious. Even if you do not need the child support to raise your children, you should remember that the money is for the children, not you. You may want to consider getting the support and later turning it over to the children for their future needs.

At Mark Rush Williamson, PC, we share that view.

Violations of Child Support Orders

He’s not paying. You need the money. This is an extremely technical area of practice, prosecuting or defending alleged violations of court ordered child support. You need an attorney with years of experience, either way. Since jail time is a possible outcome, and sometimes large sums of money are involved, do not take chances.

Child Support Modifications

Life can change in the years after a divorce. For example, people can obtain an increase in salary or a decrease in salary. People need to move out of Texas with their children due to a job offer. If there has been a change of circumstance that would merit a move away or change to a child support amount, our law firm can assist with that.

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For more information, or to schedule an appointment with an experienced child support lawyer, please contact us today at 469.385.3305.