After going through a divorce, one parent is likely to end up with primary custody of a child or children. In normal circumstances, the non-custodial parent will be responsible for paying to help pay for the needs and education of the child, and the custodial parent is usually not required to account for the money he or she receives. Things such as voluntary gifts, clothes or transportation are not considered as substitutes. If you need assistance in any family law legal matter knowledgeable legal help is available if you call (210) 247-3173.
In the state of Texas will ensure that the non-custodial parent contributes to their responsibilities by enforcing payments.
The law will enforce payments by reporting the non-custodial parent to the credit bureau, having their license suspended, thrown in jail, etc. If a non-custodial parent refuses to make payments, then the custodial parent can file suit and have the law enforce those actions.
Support and Wage Garnishments
Unlike most states in America, Texas law requires all payments to be garnished from the non-custodial parent’s paycheck. Garnishment of the non-custodial parent’s earnings will guarantee that all payments are being made.
How Support Is Determined
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Support is determined by the obligor’s net income and the number of children they have. For example, if the obligor has one child, 20% of his or her net income would be deducted. Twenty five percent is deducted if the obligor has two children. If the obligor has three children, then 30% of the net income is deducted. Four or five children, and the deductions would be 35% and 40% of the net income. Six children or more, and the obligor would pay over 40%.
How It Is Determined For Multiple Households Sec. 154.128. COMPUTING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE HOUSEHOLD. (a) In applying the guidelines for an obligor who has children in more than one household, the court shall apply the percentage guidelines in this subchapter by making the following computation:
Sec. 154.016. PROVISION OF SUPPORT IN EVENT OF DEATH OF PARENT. (a) The court may order a support obligor to obtain and maintain a life insurance policy, including a decreasing term life insurance policy, that will establish an insurance-funded trust or an annuity payable to the obligee for the benefit of the child that will satisfy the obligation under the support order in the event of the obligor’s death.
Unlike most states in America, Texas law requires all payments to be garnished from the non-custodial parent’s paycheck. Garnishment of the non-custodial parent’s earnings will guarantee that all payments are being made.
Medical Insurance
Medical Insurance
Most states in America allow either or both parents to provide the child with medical coverage. Texas law requires that the non-custodial parent provide the medical coverage for the child. The non-custodial parent would have to purchase a medical plan through their employment. If coverage is unavailable through the non-custodial parent’s employment, then the custodial parent would provide the coverage.
The non-custodial parent would still be responsible for paying the coverage even if it is covered by the custodial parent’s employment. If neither parent’s employment carries no medical plan, then the court would order the non-custodial parent to pay an additional amount to cover the medical expenses. Medical coverage is not calculated within the child support plan, it is an addition that must be provided by the non-custodial parent.
I know that sounds really cut and dry therefor minimizing confusion or eliminating future areas of agitation but it’s never that simple. Even the best San Antonio divorce attorneywill tell you that many arguments are created by who is responsible for paying medical insurance premiums.
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