Texas child support laws provide the following Guideline calculations: one child= 20% of Net Monthly Income (discussed further below); two children = 25% of Net Monthly Income; three children = 30% of Net Monthly Income; four children = 35% of Net Monthly Income; five children = 40% of Net Monthly Income; and six ...
The Guidelines set a minimum child support amount of $91.00 per child per month.
Regardless of marital status, parents have a legal duty to support and provide for their children. This means you can pursue a child support order if you and the other legal parent are living apart and they are not appropriately contributing to your child's financial needs.
Ing to Texas divorce laws, the maximum child support for $1,840 per month for one child, $2,300 per month for two children, $2760 for three children, $3,220 for four children, and $3,680 for five children or more.
The Texas Cap on Child Support Payments Currently, the cap on monthly net resources is $9,200. This means that even if your net income exceeds this amount, child support will only be calculated based on $9,200. For example, if you have one child, the maximum child support you may owe is 20% of $9,200.
When determining child support payments in Texas, the income of both parents is a significant factor. The court will consider the gross income of each parent, which includes wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, and even self-employment income.