Caring for a child today is more expensive than ever. The average rent has increased by 18% since 2020, and food prices have risen 26%. If you are a single parent struggling to provide for your child or children, you may qualify for child support.
Child support payments can assist you in:
- Creating a safe and comfortable home
- Providing nutritious meals and proper clothing
- Accessing quality medical, dental, and vision care
- Providing enrichment activities, such as sports, music, or dance
The legal team at Steven R. Guy is here to help you get the child support you need to care for your children.
Experienced Child Support Lawyers in Jacksonville, TX
Issues involving child support are often hotly contested during a divorce, even among the most amicable parents. It is important that you have an experienced child support lawyer in your corner.
Steven R. Guy will help you navigate the complexities of child support law in Texas.
Calculation of Support Amount
Child support is calculated using a formula that considers the incomes of both parents, the number of children being provided for, and each child's needs. Only a lawyer can ensure you get adequate support.
Payment Terms and Schedule
Child support laws outline exactly how payments are to be made. This includes the frequency of payments, such as bi-weekly or monthly, and the method of payment, such as direct deposit or wage garnishment. Your lawyer will consider your personal finances when negotiating the schedule and terms of your child support payments.
Modification of Support
Circumstances can change, so laws often provide a process for modifying child support amounts due to significant changes in income, employment, or the child's needs. Be sure you are protected with a clause that allows for modifications of support payments when these changes occur.
Enforcement of Payments
Child support laws include measures for enforcing payment, which may involve legal actions, wage garnishment, or other penalties for non-compliance. Notify your lawyer immediately if you do not receive a child support payment. Your lawyer can act on your behalf to petition the court for assistance.
Duration of Support
Laws specify how long child support should last, usually until the child reaches a certain age (often 18 or 21) or until other specific conditions are met, such as graduation from high school or college.
Fair and Equitable Child Support Attorneys
If you are a parent paying child support in Texas, you need legal representation, too.
Protect your rights and ensure your child support payments are being used to care for your child or children as you intend with the help of an experienced family law attorney who will advocate for you during child support negotiations.
Steven R. Guy has been protecting children of divorce for over forty years. You can trust the team at Steven R. Guy to help you do what is best for your child.
