As the calendar turns to a new year, parents navigating divorce or child support arrangements face fresh considerations that can significantly impact their financial obligations and their children’s wellbeing. Whether you’re finalizing a divorce, modifying an existing order, or preparing for changes in your circumstances, understanding how child support works in Texas—and what might change in the year ahead—is essential to protecting your family’s interests. As a Dallas divorce attorney with over 25 years of experience helping families through these transitions, I’ve seen how proper preparation and accurate information can make all the difference in achieving fair, sustainable support arrangements that truly serve children’s best interests.
This guide will walk you through the critical child support considerations as you enter the new year, from understanding how Texas calculates support obligations to navigating modifications when life circumstances change. Whether you’re in Dallas, Irving, Richardson, Garland, or elsewhere in Dallas County, these insights will help you approach the year ahead with clarity and confidence.
Understanding Texas Child Support Guidelines for the New Year
Texas uses statutory guidelines to calculate child support obligations, creating a relatively predictable framework that applies across Dallas County and the entire state. Under the Texas Family Code Section 154.125, the non-custodial parent typically pays a percentage of their net monthly resources based on the number of children: 20% for one child, 25% for two children, 30% for three children, and so on, up to a maximum of 40% for five or more children.
However, “net resources” encompasses more than just your base salary. It includes wages, salary, commissions, overtime, tips, bonuses, interest income, dividend income, rental income, self-employment income, and various other sources. Understanding what counts as income becomes particularly important as the new year begins, especially if you received year-end bonuses, if your employment situation changed, or if you’re expecting income fluctuations in the coming months.
In my 25+ years practicing family law in Dallas County, I’ve observed that many parents don’t realize how comprehensive the definition of “resources” actually is. For instance, if you received a significant bonus in December or if your investment portfolio generated substantial dividends, these could affect your support calculations or create grounds for modification if they represent a material change in circumstances.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office also updates certain guidelines and enforcement mechanisms periodically, and staying informed about these changes helps you remain compliant while protecting your rights. For parents who share custody more equally, the courts may apply different formulas that account for the time each parent spends with the children, potentially reducing the non-custodial parent’s obligation to reflect shared expenses.
When Life Changes Warrant a Child Support Modification
Life rarely remains static, and the new year often brings changes that can justify modifying existing child support orders. Texas law recognizes that circumstances evolve, and the Family Code allows modifications under specific conditions. The key threshold is demonstrating either a material and substantial change in circumstances, or that three years have passed since the current order was established or last modified and the monthly support amount differs by either 20% or $100 from the guideline amount.
Material changes that commonly arise as families enter a new year include:
Employment changes
A job loss, significant salary increase or decrease, or career transition can dramatically affect your ability to pay or your child’s needs. If you started a new position in late December or are facing a January layoff, these changes could form the basis for modification. However, courts generally expect parents to maintain employment at their earning capacity, so voluntarily accepting lower-paying work or refusing available employment typically won’t reduce obligations.
Changes in the child’s needs
As children grow, their expenses often increase. Starting high school, developing special medical needs, or requiring additional educational support can justify increased support. Conversely, if a child who required expensive specialized care no longer needs it, this might support a reduction.
Custody arrangement changes
If you’ve informally shifted to a different possession schedule that gives you more time with your children, formalizing this change through both custody and support modifications ensures your legal obligations match reality. Many parents I work with find themselves paying guideline support despite having the children 40-50% of the time, which may warrant adjustment under Texas law.
Changes in other children’s circumstances
If the paying parent has additional children from another relationship, this can affect the percentage calculation. Similarly, if the children from the support order age out (turn 18 or graduate high school), the percentage for remaining children changes.
The beginning of a new year provides a natural opportunity to evaluate whether your current order still reflects your family’s reality. If you’ve been contemplating a modification, gathering documentation now—including pay stubs, tax returns, medical records, and evidence of changed custody arrangements—positions you to move forward efficiently.
Maximizing Tax Benefits and Understanding Financial Implications
While recent federal tax law changes eliminated the dependency exemption deduction, parents can still claim valuable tax benefits related to children, making strategic planning important as you file taxes for the previous year and plan for the year ahead. Understanding these benefits and how they interact with child support helps you maximize your financial position while ensuring your children receive adequate support.
The Child Tax Credit remains one of the most significant benefits, offering up to $2,000 per qualifying child under 17. Generally, the custodial parent—the one with whom the child resides for the greater part of the year—claims this credit. However, parents can agree in their divorcedivorce decree or through IRS Form 8332 to allocate this benefit to the non-custodial parent. This arrangement sometimes makes sense when the non-custodial parent has higher income that would generate more tax savings, potentially creating resources that benefit the children through other means.
The Child and Dependent Care Credit provides relief for parents paying for childcare while they work or look for work. This credit can offset up to 35% of qualifying expenses (depending on income), with a maximum of $3,000 in expenses for one child or $6,000 for two or more children. As a Dallas family law attorney, I often see parents negotiate how to split these benefits or account for them in support calculations.
Head of Household filing status offers more favorable tax brackets and a higher standard deduction than filing as single. The custodial parent typically qualifies for this status, providing meaningful tax savings that help offset childrearing expenses.
It’s important to understand that child support itself is not tax-deductible for the paying parent, nor is it taxable income for the receiving parent. This treatment differs from how spousal support is handled (though recent tax changes affect that too), and parents sometimes mistakenly believe they can deduct support payments when preparing their returns.
As you enter the new year, reviewing your divorcedivorce decree to understand what it says about tax benefits is essential. If your decree is silent or if circumstances have changed significantly, you might consider negotiating a modification that addresses these issues explicitly. Working with both a qualified family law attorney and a tax professional ensures you optimize your overall financial picture while meeting your support obligations.
Planning for Healthcare and Medical Expense Responsibilities
Child support calculations in Texas address basic living expenses, but healthcare costs require separate attention, particularly as open enrollment periods and new insurance plan years begin. Understanding your obligations and rights regarding medical coverage and uninsured expenses prevents disputes and ensures your children receive necessary care throughout the year.
Texas Family Code Section 154.182 requires the court to order at least one parent to provide health insurance for the children if it’s available at a reasonable cost—generally defined as costing no more than 9% of the parent’s gross income. The court may also order one or both parents to establish a health savings account or pay uninsured medical expenses. Dallas County courts routinely address these issues in divorce decrees, but the new year brings opportunities to reassess these arrangements.
As employer benefit plans renew, you should verify that your current coverage still meets the requirements of your court order. If your employer changed insurance providers or if coverage costs increased substantially, you may need to notify the other parent and potentially seek a modification. Similarly, if you lost employer-provided coverage due to job changes, you must make alternative arrangements or notify the court.
Uninsured medical expenses—including deductibles, co-pays, prescriptions, orthodontics, counseling, and other costs not covered by insurance—typically get split between parents, often on a pro-rata basis reflecting each parent’s income. If you earned $60,000 and your co-parent earned $40,000, you might be responsible for 60% of uninsured expenses, with the other parent covering 40%. However, divorce decrees vary in how they address these costs, and understanding your specific obligations prevents surprises when significant medical needs arise.
Many orders require parents to submit uninsured medical expenses within a certain timeframe (often 30 days of receiving the bill) and to reimburse the paying parent within another specified period. As the new year begins, reviewing your decree’s specific requirements and creating a system for tracking and communicating about these expenses helps maintain cooperation and compliance.
For parents with children who have chronic conditions or special healthcare needs, the new year is an excellent time to ensure both parents understand upcoming treatment plans, associated costs, and how those expenses will be shared. Open communication about anticipated expenses—such as braces that will span multiple years or a surgery scheduled for early in the year—prevents the conflict and confusion that often arise when parents are blindsided by large bills.
Navigating Income Changes and Self-Employment Complications
One of the most complex aspects of child support involves determining income when employment situations don’t fit neat categories. As the new year begins, many professionals receive bonuses, commission payments, or other variable compensation that affects support calculations. Self-employed parents face even more complexity in documenting and calculating income accurately.
For parents receiving year-end bonuses, understanding how these factor into child support depends on whether the bonus is regular and predictable or truly extraordinary. Dallas County courts generally include regular bonuses in the calculation of net resources, meaning a substantial December bonus could affect your support obligation for the coming year. If bonuses vary significantly from year to year, the court may average them over several years to determine a fair ongoing obligation.
Self-employed parents and business owners encounter particular challenges because income isn’t simply what appears on a W-2. Courts examine various factors to determine actual income, including gross receipts, business expenses (distinguishing between legitimate business costs and personal expenses run through the business), lifestyle evidence, and earning capacity. I’ve worked with clients whose reported income didn’t reflect their true financial situation—sometimes they were paying themselves minimal salaries while retaining significant earnings in their businesses, and other times their businesses were genuinely struggling despite maintaining certain lifestyle indicators from better years.
When reviewing self-employment income, courts may add back certain deductions that reduce taxable income but don’t represent actual out-of-pocket expenses. Depreciation, for example, is a paper expense that lowers taxable income but doesn’t reflect actual cash expenditures. Similarly, payments to retirement accounts or excessive vehicle expenses might be added back to determine support obligations.
For parents experiencing the self-employment income calculation process, the beginning of the year is an ideal time to ensure your financial records accurately reflect your situation. This means:
- Maintaining clear separation between business and personal expenses
- Documenting legitimate business expenses thoroughly
- Keeping records of income fluctuations and the reasons behind them
- Preparing profit and loss statements that accurately represent your business
- Being ready to explain any significant changes in income compared to previous years
If you’re the parent receiving support from someone who’s self-employed, the new year is also a good time to consider whether the current support amount still reflects the paying parent’s actual income. If you have reason to believe their business is doing substantially better than reflected in previous court proceedings, you may have grounds for a modification.
Enforcement Options and Staying Compliant
Child support obligations don’t pause for the holidays, and as the new year begins, ensuring compliance—whether you’re paying or receiving support—protects everyone’s interests. Texas provides robust enforcement mechanisms for support orders, and understanding both your options for enforcement and the consequences of non-payment helps you navigate challenges that may arise.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office Child Support Division handles enforcement for parents receiving state services, but parents with private support orders can also utilize various enforcement tools through the courts. These mechanisms include:
Wage withholding
This is the default collection method in Texas, with support automatically deducted from the paying parent’s paycheck and sent to the State Disbursement Unit, which then forwards it to the receiving parent. This system creates a clear payment record and ensures consistent, timely payments. If you’ve started a new job in the new year, your employer should receive an income withholding order, but verifying this happens prevents gaps in support.
Contempt proceedings
When a parent willfully fails to pay support despite having the ability to do so, the receiving parent can file a motion for enforcement. The court can hold the non-paying parent in contempt, potentially resulting in jail time, fines, and orders to pay the other parent’s attorney fees. However, courts distinguish between inability to pay (which isn’t contempt) and refusal to pay (which is).
Tax refund interception
The state can intercept federal and state tax refunds to satisfy child support arrearages. As you file taxes for the previous year, understanding whether you might face interception helps you plan financially. If you’re significantly behind on support, filing your return knowing that your refund will be intercepted—rather than counting on that money for other purposes—prevents additional financial stress.
License suspensions
Texas can suspend driver’s licenses, professional licenses, and recreational licenses for parents with support arrearages exceeding certain thresholds. For professionals whose livelihood depends on maintaining specific licenses, staying current on support is particularly critical.
Credit reporting
Child support arrearages appear on credit reports, affecting your ability to obtain loans, rent housing, or make other significant financial transactions.
For paying parents, the new year is an excellent time to review your payment records and ensure everything is current. If you’ve experienced financial hardship that made it difficult to meet your obligations, addressing arrearages proactively—either by catching up if possible or seeking a modification if your circumstances have permanently changed—demonstrates good faith and can prevent enforcement actions.
For receiving parents, if your co-parent has fallen behind on support, the beginning of the year is a reasonable time to assess whether informal reminders will suffice or whether formal enforcement action is necessary. While enforcement tools are available, they should be used thoughtfully, as aggressive enforcement can sometimes damage co-parenting relationships that ultimately affect your children. However, if a parent is chronically non-compliant despite having the ability to pay, taking action protects your children’s financial security.
Creating a Communication Plan for Support Issues
The practical aspects of child support extend beyond legal calculations and court orders. How parents communicate about support, expenses, and financial issues significantly affects both compliance and the overall co-parenting relationship. As you enter the new year, establishing or refining your communication approach can prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.
Clear documentation serves as the foundation of effective communication about support. This includes:
Payment tracking
Both parents should maintain records of all support payments. The State Disbursement Unit provides payment records for wage-withheld support, but parents should keep their own records as well. If you’re making direct payments (though this is generally discouraged), document every payment with receipts, canceled checks, or written acknowledgments. Starting the year by organizing last year’s records and setting up a system for the coming year prevents disputes about payment history.
Expense sharing
For uninsured medical expenses, extracurricular costs, or other shared expenses outlined in your order, create a simple system for requesting reimbursement. Many parents successfully use shared spreadsheets, dedicated email addresses, or family law-specific apps to track and communicate about expenses. The method matters less than consistency and clarity.
Written communication
When discussing support modifications, payment issues, or significant expense changes, put important conversations in writing. Email provides a timestamp and record that can be valuable if disputes later reach court. However, keep communications business-like and focused on the children’s needs rather than venting frustrations about other aspects of your relationship.
Scheduled reviews
Some parents find it helpful to schedule brief quarterly or annual reviews of their support arrangement, particularly if income varies or if children’s needs are changing. A January review of the previous year’s expenses and anticipated changes for the year ahead can catch potential issues early.
For parents who struggle with direct communication, various tools and intermediaries can help. Family law technology platforms designed for co-parenting provide expense tracking, communication logs, and payment records in one place. Some parents successfully work through a professional mediator or parenting coordinator to address financial issues. The key is finding an approach that reduces conflict while ensuring children’s needs are met.
The beginning of the year also presents an opportunity to reset communication patterns that haven’t been working. If financial discussions consistently devolve into arguments about unrelated issues, agreeing to keep support conversations strictly focused on children’s needs and the terms of your order can help. If one parent consistently ignores requests for expense reimbursement, establishing specific deadlines and consequences (ultimately through the court if necessary) creates accountability.
Working with a Dallas Divorce Attorney on Child Support Matters
Child support issues rarely exist in isolation—they intersect with custody arrangements, tax planning, property division, and the overall framework of how divorced or separated parents share responsibility for their children. While understanding the basics of Texas child support law empowers you to make informed decisions, working with an experienced family law attorney ensures your rights are protected and your children’s interests are prioritized.
As a Dallas family law attorney who has handled hundreds of child support cases across Dallas County, I’ve seen how proper legal representation makes a meaningful difference in outcomes. This doesn’t necessarily mean that every support issue requires extensive litigation—in fact, many matters can be resolved efficiently through negotiation or mediation when both parents work with attorneys who understand the law and can facilitate productive discussions.
Legal representation becomes particularly valuable when:
Circumstances are complex
Self-employment income, variable compensation, multiple children from different relationships, high net worth situations, or disputes about what constitutes income all benefit from legal expertise. An attorney can ensure income is calculated correctly according to Texas law and that all relevant factors are considered.
Modification is needed
Filing for modification requires meeting specific legal standards and following proper procedures. An attorney can evaluate whether your situation truly warrants modification, gather necessary documentation, and present your case persuasively.
The other parent is uncooperative
If you’re facing non-payment, if the other parent won’t provide financial information, or if every support discussion becomes contentious, an attorney can enforce your rights or protect you from unreasonable demands.
Your case involves unique factors
Disabilities, special educational needs, children approaching adulthood, or complicated custody arrangements require careful attention to how support intersects with these issues.
The investment in legal representation often pays for itself through more accurate support calculations, avoiding costly mistakes, and achieving sustainable arrangements that prevent future disputes. Many people initially hesitate to hire an attorney due to cost concerns, but working with a lawyer who understands Dallas County courts and Texas family law can actually save money in the long run by resolving issues efficiently and correctly the first time.
When seeking a divorce lawyer in Dallas County, look for someone with substantial experience in child support matters specifically. Family law is a specialized field, and attorneys who focus on these cases understand both the legal framework and the practical realities of how support orders function in daily life. They can anticipate issues before they become problems and structure agreements that work for your family’s unique situation.
Whether you’re entering the year with support questions about a new divorce, contemplating modification of an existing order, or dealing with enforcement issues, consulting with a qualified attorney provides clarity about your options and next steps. Many firms, including mine, offer consultations where you can discuss your situation, understand how Texas law applies to your circumstances, and make informed decisions about how to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support in Texas
Q: How much child support will I have to pay in Texas?
A: Texas uses a percentage-based guideline system that applies to your net monthly resources. For most parents, this means 20% of net income for one child, 25% for two children, 30% for three, 35% for four, and 40% for five or more children. However, “net resources” includes more than just your base salary—it encompasses bonuses, commissions, overtime, self-employment income, rental income, interest, dividends, and certain other income sources. The calculation starts with your gross income, subtracts federal income tax (for a single person claiming one exemption), Social Security taxes, and health insurance premiums for the children, arriving at your net resources. There’s a cap on the income subject to these percentages, which adjusts periodically. Courts may deviate from guideline amounts based on specific factors outlined in the Texas Family Code, such as whether the children have special needs, the paying parent’s ability to pay, or whether the custody arrangement differs significantly from a standard possession order. Working with a Dallas child support lawyer helps ensure the calculation accurately reflects your situation and that you’re neither paying more than legally required nor receiving less than your children deserve.
Q: Can child support be modified if my income changes significantly?
A: Yes, Texas law allows for child support modifications when circumstances change substantially. The most common basis for modification is a material and substantial change in circumstances for either parent or the children. This includes significant income increases or decreases, job loss, changes in the children’s needs, or modifications to custody arrangements. Alternatively, if three years have passed since the current order was established or last modified, you can seek modification if the monthly support amount differs from the guideline amount by either 20% or $100. However, courts generally don’t reduce support simply because a parent voluntarily takes lower-paying work or chooses not to work to their full earning capacity. If you’ve experienced a genuine change—such as involuntary job loss, disability, or a significant shift in your financial situation—filing for modification promptly protects your interests. The modification takes effect only from the date you file your petition, not retroactively, so timing matters. Documentation is crucial; gather pay stubs, tax returns, termination letters, or medical records that substantiate the changed circumstances. In Dallas County, modification cases move through family courts that understand these issues well, and having an experienced family law attorney present your case significantly increases the likelihood of achieving a fair result.
Q: What happens if my ex-spouse stops paying child support?
A: Texas provides multiple enforcement mechanisms when a parent fails to meet support obligations. The first step is determining whether the non-payment stems from inability or unwillingness to pay, as this affects your options and the court’s response. If wage withholding is in place (the standard arrangement), you should contact the State Disbursement Unit to verify whether payments are being deducted from the parent’s paycheck. If they’re not receiving payments, the employer may not be complying with the withholding order, which creates a separate enforcement issue. For parents willfully refusing to pay despite having the financial ability, you can file a motion for enforcement in court. The court can hold the non-paying parent in contempt, potentially resulting in jail time, fines, and orders to pay your attorney fees. The state can intercept federal and state tax refunds to satisfy arrearages, place liens on property, suspend driver’s licenses and professional licenses, and report arrearages to credit bureaus. The Texas Attorney General’s Office Child Support Division handles enforcement for many cases, though parents with private orders can also pursue enforcement independently through their attorney. It’s important to act fairly quickly when non-payment occurs, as allowing arrearages to build makes them harder to collect. Some parents try to withhold visitation when support isn’t paid, but this is illegal and can harm your position in court—the remedies for non-payment of support and for denial of visitation are separate, and you should pursue them through proper legal channels rather than taking matters into your own hands.
Q: How does shared custody affect child support calculations?
A: When parents share custody more equally than a standard possession order provides, Texas courts may adjust child support calculations to reflect the increased time and expenses each parent assumes. The standard calculation assumes one parent has primary custody and the other has visitation according to the Texas Standard Possession Order (typically first, third, and fifth weekends, Thursday evenings, alternating holidays, and extended summer possession). When parents instead split time 50-50 or close to it, continuing to apply the standard percentage guideline may not fairly reflect each parent’s actual expenses and contributions. Courts have several options for addressing shared custody situations. They might apply the percentage guidelines to both parents’ incomes and offset the amounts, leaving the higher-earning parent to pay the difference. They might deviate from the guideline percentages based on the specific facts of the case, considering factors like which parent covers major expenses (housing, vehicles, insurance) and how possession time is actually distributed. Some orders specify different support amounts for periods when children are with each parent versus at school. The key legal principle is that modifications from guideline amounts must be in the children’s best interest and the reasons for deviation must be clearly stated in the court order. If you’ve informally shifted to a shared custody arrangement but your support order still reflects standard visitation, formalizing this change through modification ensures your legal obligations match reality. Dallas County courts regularly handle these situations and understand that modern families often create non-traditional custody arrangements that serve children well but require thoughtful support structures. Having legal representation helps you navigate these calculations and create arrangements that fairly distribute both time and financial responsibility while prioritizing your children’s needs.
Q: Are child support payments tax deductible?
A: No, child support payments are not tax deductible for the paying parent, nor are they considered taxable income for the receiving parent. This tax treatment is mandated by federal law and applies regardless of what your divorce decree says or what you and your co-parent might prefer. This differs from how spousal support (alimony or spousal maintenance) was historically treated, though recent tax law changes eliminated the deductibility of spousal support for agreements executed after December 31, 2018. Because child support isn’t deductible, the paying parent bears the full after-tax cost of the support obligation. Conversely, the receiving parent can use support funds without worrying about tax liability, which helps ensure the money goes directly to meeting children’s needs. While support payments themselves don’t create tax benefits, parents can claim other tax advantages related to their children, including the Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Credit, and Head of Household filing status. Generally, the custodial parent—the one with whom the child resides for the greater part of the year—claims these benefits, though parents can agree to allocate some benefits to the non-custodial parent through their divorce decree or IRS Form 8332. These negotiations sometimes create opportunities for both parents to benefit, as the parent with higher income might save more through certain credits and deductions, potentially creating resources that benefit the children indirectly. When planning your taxes, it’s important to understand what your divorce decree specifies about claiming children and related benefits. If it’s silent or if circumstances have changed (such as shifting to shared custody), you might consider negotiating how to allocate these benefits in a way that maximizes overall family resources. Working with both a family law services attorney and a qualified tax professional ensures you’re optimizing your tax situation within the bounds of your legal obligations and IRS rules.
Q: Do child support obligations end automatically when my child turns 18?
A: Not necessarily. In Texas, child support typically continues until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later, but not beyond the child’s 19th birthday. This means if your child is still in high school when they turn 18, support generally continues until graduation. However, support doesn’t terminate automatically—the paying parent remains obligated until either the event specified in the order occurs or the court modifies or terminates the order. If you have multiple children covered by a single support order, the obligation doesn’t end when the first child ages out; instead, it should be modified to reflect the appropriate percentage for the remaining children. For example, if you were paying 25% of net resources for two children, once one child is emancipated, the percentage should drop to 20% for the remaining child. Unfortunately, this modification doesn’t happen automatically, so paying parents must file for modification or risk continuing to pay the higher amount. For children with disabilities that prevent them from supporting themselves, parents may be obligated to continue support indefinitely, depending on the nature of the disability and when it arose. These situations require specific court orders addressing the adult child’s needs and the parents’ ongoing obligations. As your child approaches 18 or graduation, reviewing your support order with a Texas divorce representation attorney ensures you understand when your obligation ends and what steps, if any, you need to take to modify or terminate support. It’s also a time to consider whether you want to continue supporting your child’s education beyond high school through a separate agreement, as Texas courts generally don’t order child support for adult children attending college, though parents can voluntarily agree to provide this support.
Taking the Next Step: Protecting Your Family’s Interests
As you move into the new year, taking a proactive approach to child support matters serves your entire family’s best interests. Whether you’re finalizing a divorce, dealing with changed circumstances that warrant modification, addressing enforcement issues, or simply ensuring you understand your ongoing obligations, having accurate information and appropriate legal guidance makes all the difference in achieving outcomes that work.
Child support exists to ensure children receive the financial support they need from both parents, regardless of the parents’ relationship status. While the calculations and procedures can seem complex, the underlying principle is straightforward: both parents share responsibility for their children’s financial wellbeing. Understanding how Texas law applies this principle to your specific situation empowers you to meet your obligations, protect your rights, and prioritize your children’s needs throughout the transitions that each new year brings.
If you’re facing child support questions as you enter the new year, I encourage you to seek clarity sooner rather than later. Issues that seem minor now can grow into significant problems if left unaddressed, while proactive planning and proper documentation can prevent disputes and ensure sustainable arrangements that serve everyone’s interests.
As a Dallas divorce attorney who has spent more than 25 years helping families navigate child support and other family law matters, I’m committed to providing honest assessments, strategic guidance, and compassionate support throughout these challenging transitions. My practice serves families throughout Dallas County, including Irving, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, DeSoto, Grand Prairie, and surrounding communities.
If you’d like to discuss your child support situation, I invite you to contact my office for a consultation. We can review your current order, evaluate whether modification might be appropriate, discuss enforcement options if you’re not receiving support you’re owed, or simply answer your questions about how child support works in your circumstances. Understanding your options is the first step toward protecting your family’s financial security and ensuring your children receive the support they deserve.
The new year brings new opportunities to get things right. Whether you’re just beginning the divorce process or have been navigating post-divorce life for years, taking stock of your child support situation now positions you for success in the months ahead.
