The varying yardsticks create some surprising results. For example, New Jersey ranks 47th in child support payments, even though it's one of the most expensive states in which to live. Massachusetts is first, and Nevada second.
Non-Hispanic Black noncustodial parents owe the highest level of child support orders compared to non- Hispanic White noncustodial parents, partly due to the higher proportion of non- Hispanic Black parents who have children with multiple partners.
An obligor can file an Agreed Motion to Terminate Withholding for Child Support with the district clerk to have a judge review the case and issue an order to terminate income withholding. To do this go to the "Texas Law Help" website, to download the Motion and Order forms.
Massachusetts parents are paying the most in child support The app reports that the average parent in Massachusetts pays $1,187 per month for child support.
In state-by-state rankings, Massachusetts ranks highest with the most expensive child support payments, averaging $1,187 per month. Virginia mandates the least support at $402 per month.
The biggest new child support law in 2023 in Texas allows judges to order those who owe child support (“obligors”) to seek employment.