Law AgreementsTexas Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support payments using the Texas Percentage of Income guidelines. Texas applies a flat percentage to the non-custodial parent's net resources based on the number of children.
Basic Info
Your Role
Select your role in this custody arrangement.
Children
Estimated Monthly Support
$0/month
Payable by: Non-Custodial Parent
Calculation Breakdown
Important Disclaimers:
- This is an estimate only based on standard state guidelines
- Actual support is determined by the court
- Judges have discretion to deviate from guidelines
- Does not account for all possible factors
Why Use Our Texas Calculator?
How Texas Calculates Child Support
Texas uses the Percentage of Income model, one of the simpler child support calculation methods in the country. The process starts with determining the non-custodial parent's gross income from all sources, then subtracting mandatory deductions to arrive at net resources. Texas guideline percentages are then applied: 20% for one child, 25% for two children, 30% for three, 35% for four, and 40% for five or more. The guideline calculation applies to the first $9,200 of monthly net resources. For income above this amount, courts may order additional support if warranted by the child's needs.
Factors Texas Courts Consider
While Texas guidelines provide a starting point, courts consider several additional factors including the child's age and needs, each parent's ability to contribute, available financial resources, child's educational expenses, travel costs for visitation, and healthcare needs. Courts can deviate from guidelines when the application would be unjust or inappropriate. Multiple family adjustments reduce the percentage when the non-custodial parent supports children from other relationships.
Modifying Child Support in Texas
Texas allows modification of child support orders when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances, or when it has been three or more years since the order was established or last modified and the monthly amount differs by 20% or $100 from the current guideline amount. Common reasons for modification include changes in income, job loss, changes in custody, or changes in the child's needs. To modify, you file a petition with the court that issued the original order.
Other State Calculators
Florida Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support payments using Florida's Income Shares model. Florida considers both parents' incomes, the number of overnight stays, and additional child-related expenses.
Illinois Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support using Illinois' Income Shares model. Illinois considers both parents' net incomes and adjusts for shared parenting time when the non-custodial parent has more than 146 overnights per year.
California Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support using California's complex algebraic guideline formula. California considers both parents' net disposable incomes, the percentage of time each parent has custody, and additional child-related expenses.
Ohio Child Support Calculator
Calculate estimated child support using Ohio's Income Shares model. Ohio considers both parents' gross incomes, the basic child support schedule, and adjustments for healthcare, childcare, and parenting time.
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