Assisting South Texas Clients With Child Support

Texas law gives children the right to receive child support payments from parents who are not part of their primary household. Calculating child support and modifying child support orders when circumstances change are important steps in ensuring that children are getting the support they need and parents are being treated fairly.

At the Law Offices of Raul A. Guajardo, we help parents protect their rights and understand their obligations in child support cases. Contact us or call (866) 687-9672 at our offices in McAllen to schedule a free initial consultation with family law attorney Raul A. Guajardo.

Getting the Information You Need for an Accurate Award

In Texas, as in most other states, there is a formula set in the law for determining child support obligations for parents who do not have primary custody. The process is the same in divorce and paternity cases. The purpose of the formula is to give children the same support they would receive if they lived in a single household with both parents.

The main factor in the child support formula is the income of both parents, so it is very important to get an accurate accounting of your and the other parent's income during any child support case.

We can guide you through the process of locating and processing this information and any other information that is relevant to the child support determination. For instance, if your child has special medical or child care needs, that could have an impact on the child support amount.

Seeking Modification When Circumstances Change

If your child is covered by an existing child support order and you believe you are paying too much child support or not receiving enough, it may be possible to seek modification of the order. When the circumstances that are relevant to the child support formula change, a judge can go back and redo the calculation.

It is in your interests to make sure the current child support amount is accurate. Contact us or call (866) 687-9672 to discuss child support modification or any other issue involving child support with experienced lawyer Raul A. Guajardo.