Child support is one aspect of the parent-child relationship that can be determined in a SAPCR. This page will provide information on the basics of child support.
"Child support" is payments made by one or both parents to financially support the child's expenses. It may also involve medical or dental insurance.
Chapter 154 establishes the basic framework for court-ordered child support, including guidelines for the court when determining an equitable amount of support.
This article on child support looks at the basic aspects of child support in Texas, including income and resources subject to withholding for child support.
This publication from the Office of the Attorney General's Child Support Division covers a range of issues related to custody and support.
This general overview of child support from FindLaw explains what kinds of expenses child support is intended to help cover.
This publication explains paternity and child support for noncustodial parents.Use this tool from the Office of the Attorney General's Child Support Division to estimate your monthly child support contribution.
Texas law provides several circumstances where court-ordered child support shall end, including when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school. The links below discuss how and when a child support obligation ends.
Stop income withholding for child support when the child support obligation has ended or the parties have reached an agreement for child support to stop and the parties have filed a modification case.
This form will allow you to request that the court formally end child support obligations.For survivors of family violence, getting child support from an abusive ex-partner can be dangerous. The Child Support Division of the Attorney General and the Texas Council on Family Violence have resources available to help.
This short publication from the Attorney General has tips, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions for survivors of family violence who are seeking child support from an abuser.
This page from the Texas Council on Family Violence explains the role that the Child Support Division of the Attorney General can play in protecting survivors of family violence. It provides videos and detailed information about applying for services like housing assistance, child care services, and going to court.
