Perhaps the least negotiable obligations in a Texas divorce case are those related to child support. An otherwise sound prenuptial agreement will be ineffective for waiving or reducing a parent's duty to support a child of the marriage. Nevertheless, there are situations when establishing the amount of child support can represent a sticking point in a divorce case, and the advice of a knowledgeable divorce lawyer can help you understand your rights and obligations on child support issues. Contact McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, LLP, to learn more about child support in a Texas divorce.
Texas Child Support Calculation Attorneys in Divorce and Paternity Cases
In both divorce and paternity cases, child support payment obligations are determined through the Texas Child Support Guidelines. The monthly payment called for under the guidelines is expressed as a percentage of the average monthly net resources of the parent who will be paying support, with the percentage increasing with the number of children.
The child support attorneys of the McCurley Orsinger firm can advise you about the best ways to deal with any complications that your case might present: difficulty of calculating net resources based on self-employment or other factors, high monthly income that will generate net resources substantially in excess of $7,500, or anticipated expenses related to medical conditions or special needs of the child to be supported.
For additional information about our ability to help you anticipate and resolve problems related to child support in your divorce or paternity case, contact us in Dallas or San Antonio.
