Child Support

Texas Child Support Lawyers

Texas and Child Support Guidelines and Calculations

Every parent wants what is best for their children, but sometimes divorcing spouses have different ideas concerning what this means financially. And, even if the non-custodial parent wishes that he or she could provide his children with the best of everything, this usually is not possible. While there is a basic formula in place to determine child support costs in Texas, there are also a variety of factors that can result in adjustments to the determined figure. An experienced child support attorney at Bertolino LLP will work with you, whether you are the parent responsible for paying or the parent expecting support, to make sure that child support payments are fair and ensure that the children are in the best possible shape financially.

Factors such as voluntary unemployment or underemployment, responsibility for other children, travel expenses for visitation, and special needs of the child all can be reviewed when determining the percentage of the non-custodial parent's net monthly revenue must be given in child support. You should have a child support lawyer by your side to make sure these details are reviewed thoroughly and fairly. The child support formula is not a cut and dry process and you need to know all of your options.

What happens if you get laid off from your job or your income greatly increases due to a wonderful promotion at work? The family law attorneys at Bertolino LLP can work with you to modify the child support order to more accurately reflect your current situation.

What if you have been struggling to receive any support from the father of your children, and perhaps you cannot even find him? You should not have to shoulder the financial struggles of raising a family alone. We will work aggressively to get you the child support that you deserve, including the possible prosecution of the non-paying parent by the Texas Attorney General's Office. If you are required to pay child support, this needs to be one of your most important financial priorities. Failure to provide this assistance can lead to the loss of your professional or driver's license, fines, or even jail.

When it comes to the details of child support payments, every number matters and every circumstance must be considered. Whether you are just starting the divorce process and want to agree on a monthly payment that is fair to everyone, a paying parent who needs to request a modification in the calculated figure, or a custodial parent who needs help claiming retroactive child support, the knowledgeable family law lawyers at Bertolino LLP are ready to represent you from a place of experience and compassion.