Pearland Child Support Lawyer
Child support is a legally determined amount of money that a non-custodial parent pays to help financially support the needs of their child. In the state of Texas, the amount of money a non-custodial parent must pay in child support is determined by their monthly net income. Based on the number of children in need of support, a percentage of that net monthly income will be deducted from the non-custodial parent’s paycheck.
It is important to know that medical coverage is not calculated as part of a Texas child support agreement. The non-custodial parent is usually required to provide medical coverage for their child or children in an amount that is above and beyond what they pay in child support every month.
Child support is generally paid until a child’s 18th birthday or high school graduation, whichever is later. Support payments may also be discontinued if a minor becomes emancipated from his or her parents or gets married before his or her 18th birthday.
Failure to pay child support can result in jail time for contempt of court and loss of driver’s license and other professional, hunting or fishing licenses the non-custodial parent may hold.
If you need help fighting for child custody, modifying a child support order, fighting for back child support or any other matter related to resolving your divorce, contact the Law Office of James Zier, P.C. Pearland attorney James Zier is an advocate for people facing all types of family law issues in Brazoria County and Harris County. He offers personal and aggressive legal representation to help resolve legal issues effectively and expediently.
Call (281) 485-3377 to speak with an experienced
Pearland family law lawyer today.
