How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Texas requires health insurance in all child support orders. Medical support cannot exceed 9% of income, dental support caps at 1.5%. Learn 2026 requirements.
Texas child support ends at 18 or high school graduation. Courts cannot order college tuition payments, but parents can create enforceable voluntary agreements.
Texas enforces unpaid child support through wage garnishment (up to 50%), license suspension, jail time (up to 180 days), and 6% interest on arrears under Family Code Chapter 157.
Texas child support modification requires proving material change or 3-year 20%/$100 difference. Filing fees $250-$400. Process takes 6+ months. Full 2026 guide.
Texas child support is 20% of net income for one child, up to $2,340/month max in 2026. Learn calculation methods, the new $11,700 cap, and enforcement rules.
Texas parents owing $2,500+ in child support face passport denial. Learn the $100K revocation threshold, reinstatement timeline, and legal remedies.
Texas limits spousal maintenance to $5,000/month max while child support follows 20-40% guidelines. Learn key differences in eligibility, duration, and enforcement.
Texas courts can order parents to split extracurricular costs above the $2,340/month guideline max. Learn how sports fees and activity costs are handled in divorce.
Texas child support payments go through the State Disbursement Unit. Pay online via Smart e-Pay, wage withholding, or cash at 2.55% fee. Processing takes 3-5 days.
Child support is not taxable income in Texas under IRC § 61. Payers cannot deduct payments. Full 2026 tax rules, exemptions, and filing guidance.
Texas child support ends at 18 or high school graduation, whichever is later, under Tex. Fam. Code § 154.001. Learn exceptions for disability, emancipation, and how to terminate.
Texas child support is 20% of net resources for 1 child, capped at $11,700/month (2026). Learn how to calculate payments, deductions, and modification rules.