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Texas Child Support FAQ<\/h1>\n
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After receiving a child support order, families may still have questions. Not all child support cases involve a divorce. In Texas, single parents and family caregivers can request child support as well. Child custody<\/a> is a separate matter from child support in Texas family law.<\/p>\r\n

In a divorce proceeding, the non-custodial parent often pays the custodial parent child support. Under Texas child support law, both parents contribute<\/a> to the child\u2019s needs under a formula that calculates their combined net incomes and the amount of time spent with the child.<\/p>\r\n

The child\u2019s needs and the parents\u2019 income may change during the child\u2019s life. Understanding every aspect of child support and how payments are made can make the process easier to handle.<\/p>\r\n

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Child Support Payments<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The court calculates child support<\/a> based on the monthly net resources of the parents and the number of children the parents already support. The judge also considers the needs of the child and the parents\u2019 ability to pay.<\/p>\r\n

Knowing how child support works in Texas can help avoid a great deal of frustration. The answers that follow should dispel a great deal of confusion and provide clarity on a difficult subject.<\/p>\r\n

What are monthly net resources?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

Monthly net resources are a parent\u2019s total income less legally allowed deductions. Resources include:<\/p>\r\n