League City Child Support Lawyer

Raising a child involves emotional dedication, time, and financial responsibility. When parents separate or divorce, Texas law ensures that both continue to share in their child’s financial well-being. Whether you are seeking to establish, enforce, or modify child support, Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. provides trusted legal guidance to parents across Galveston County. As an experienced League City child support lawyer, our firm helps you navigate Texas child support laws, protect your rights, and ensure your child receives the financial support they deserve.

Understanding Child Support in Texas

Child support is designed to provide for a child’s basic needs, including housing, food, education, clothing, and medical care. In Texas, the court typically orders one parent—the non-custodial parent—to pay child support to the custodial parent, who provides the child’s primary residence and daily care.

Texas uses state guidelines to calculate support amounts based on the non-custodial parent’s net monthly income and the number of children involved.

The general formula is:

• 1 child – 20% of net income
• 2 children – 25% of net income
• 3 children – 30% of net income
• 4 children – 35% of net income
• 5 or more children – 40% of net income

Courts may deviate from these guidelines if there are unique circumstances, such as special medical needs, private schooling costs, or shared custody arrangements.

Our attorneys ensure that all income sources are accurately reported and that support orders are fair, appropriate, and consistent with Texas law.

How Texas Defines Income for Child Support

Child support is calculated from net resources, not just base salary. Texas courts consider a wide range of income sources, including:

• Wages, bonuses, and commissions
• Self-employment or business income
• Rental or investment income
• Severance or retirement pay
• Unemployment or disability benefits
• Overtime or part-time earnings

Our firm carefully reviews financial records to ensure accurate reporting, preventing unfair overpayment or underpayment. If the other parent attempts to conceal income, we can take legal action to uncover hidden resources through discovery and subpoenas.

Establishing Child Support

Child support may be established as part of a divorce, paternity, or custody case. The process begins by filing a petition and providing both parents’ financial information.

Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. helps clients:

• File child support petitions and financial affidavits.
• Ensure compliance with Texas Family Code requirements.
• Obtain medical support orders to provide insurance coverage.
• Coordinate with the Texas Attorney General’s Office when necessary.

Once the court determines the proper amount, a formal order is issued requiring regular payments, typically through wage withholding.

Enforcing Child Support Orders

If a parent fails to pay child support, the court can take serious enforcement actions. Texas law allows for penalties such as:

• Wage garnishment or income withholding.
• Seizure of tax refunds or bank accounts.
• Suspension of driver’s or professional licenses.
• Contempt of court proceedings.
• Jail time for repeated non-payment.

Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. helps custodial parents enforce child support orders and recover past-due payments. We also represent parents facing enforcement actions, ensuring fair treatment and workable payment solutions.

Modifying Child Support

Child support orders are not permanent and can be modified if financial circumstances change significantly. You may request a modification if:

• Your income or your co-parent’s income has changed.
• The child’s needs (medical, educational, or otherwise) have increased.
• One parent has lost a job or experienced a disability.
• More than three years have passed since the order was issued, and the payment amount differs by 20% or $100 from current guideline calculations.

Our attorneys help clients file modification petitions, gather evidence, and present clear financial documentation to the court. We ensure all changes reflect the child’s best interests and the parents’ current capabilities.

Termination of Child Support

Child support typically ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. However, support may continue if the child has a disability or special needs that require ongoing care.

Additionally, support can terminate if:

• The child becomes legally emancipated.
• The child marries or joins the military.
• The paying parent’s parental rights are terminated.

We help clients confirm proper termination procedures to prevent payment errors or future disputes.

Child Support and Unmarried Parents

For unmarried parents, child support begins with establishing paternity. Once legal parentage is confirmed—through voluntary acknowledgment or court-ordered DNA testing—the court can issue orders for both support and custody.

Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. helps both mothers and fathers establish paternity, ensuring fair financial and parental rights for all parties involved.

Medical and Health Insurance Requirements

In addition to financial support, Texas law requires that one or both parents provide medical coverage for their child. The court will determine who is responsible for maintaining health insurance and paying uninsured medical expenses.

Our firm ensures these requirements are clearly defined in your support order to avoid confusion or future conflict.

Why Choose Lindamood & Robinson for Child Support Cases

Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. has built a reputation for excellence in handling child support cases across League City and Galveston County. We understand that financial stability is essential for your child’s growth and your peace of mind.

Clients choose our firm because we offer:

• Decades of experience in Texas family and child support law.
• Accurate financial evaluations and strong negotiation skills.
• Proven success in enforcement and modification cases.
• Compassionate representation focused on the child’s best interests.
• Clear communication and practical legal solutions.

Whether you are establishing, enforcing, or contesting child support, we protect your financial and parental rights at every step.

League City Child Support FAQs

How is child support calculated in Texas?

It is based on the non-custodial parent’s net income and the number of children, using state guideline percentages.

Can parents agree on a different amount than the guideline?

Yes, but the court must approve the agreement and confirm that it meets the child’s best interests.

What if the other parent doesn’t pay?

You can file an enforcement action. The court may garnish wages, suspend licenses, or hold the parent in contempt.

Can I modify my child support order?

Yes, if there has been a significant change in financial circumstances or after three years if the amount differs from current guidelines.

Can child support be increased for special needs?

Yes. Courts can deviate from standard guidelines if a child has medical, educational, or other special needs.

Does child support include college expenses?

Texas law does not require payment for college unless both parents agree in writing.

Who pays for the child’s health insurance?

The court assigns responsibility to one or both parents based on their ability to provide coverage.

Can child support continue after age 18?

Yes, if the child has a disability or is still in high school.

What happens if a parent hides income?

We can request financial discovery or subpoenas to uncover hidden earnings or assets.

Do I need a lawyer for child support cases?

Yes. An experienced lawyer ensures accurate calculations, proper enforcement, and protection of your rights throughout the process.

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• League City
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Contact The Skilled League City Child Support Lawyers at Lindamood & Robinson, P.C.

If you need help establishing, enforcing, or modifying child support, Lindamood & Robinson, P.C. can guide you through every step with clarity and compassion. Our experienced attorneys protect your rights and work to ensure your child’s financial stability now and in the future.

Schedule a confidential consultation today with an experienced League City child support lawyer who will help you achieve a fair, enforceable, and lasting child support arrangement.