View From The Bench

Under Texas law, all parents have a legal duty to support their children. In a divorce or custody scenario, a court can order the non-custodial parent to pay money each month to the custodial parent for the support of the children. The court can also order the non-custodial parent to provide additional support in the form of health insurance, medical support, and dental support. This article covers the basics of Texas child support, including how it is established and calculated, how and where it is paid, and how it can be modified or terminated.