In texas what is the maximum that can be deducted from paychecks for child support, how is it calculated

If he’s paid $1400 biweekly (every other week), then that’s an average of $3033.33 gross each month ($1400x26/12= $3033.33). Using the...

Do I need an attorney for back Child Support?

As long as you have a judge-signed court order, you are free to file a Motion to Enforce the order for failure to pay. It's something that happens...

No, they would not. But good question.

What can I do?

You can and should file an enforcement action against the obligor. I would also add there are steps that can be taken against an employer that can...

I have decided to leave my abusive husband. I will be the 2nd exwife with children for my husband. How does effect child support

Unfortunately, unlike other states, Texas child support law does not consider a custodial parent's income. Consequently, the first mom's $250,000...

My sons father and I have a court order for child support, but he does not follow it. He's very behind in arrears. What can i do

You can file a motion to enforce the order and get the court to hold him in contempt. You can probably get him to pay your back your attorneys fees...

I owe back child support for my daughter. Once I regain custody of her will I still owe the back support. How does that work?

Hi, good question. Yes, generally after a custody change you will still owe the back support debt since that debt accrued during the time you were...

Can the state take out half of my paycheck for child support and an additional healthcare fee for my child?

While it's true Texas law allows for up to 50% of your pay to be garnished, it's in your power to seek an attorney to look at how you can confirm...

Having Child support Dropped in the State of Mississippi

Read the law yourself below copied from the Mississippi state code Section 93-11-65 dealing with reasons a court can consider a child emancipated...

Child support

Yes, in my days inside the Attorney General's office, it was common to always expect payments to continue from the obligor despite the fact the...