In addition to the general child support guidelines, the Texas Family Code also lists additional factors that may be considered by a judge in awarding child support outside the guidelines (either more or less support than would be ordered by applying strict guidelines). For instance, the party who has primary care of the child may have physical limitations him/herself, may be unemployed … [Read more...] about When Child Support Under the Guidelines is Not Enough
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Increasing or Decreasing the Child Support Amount
Changing circumstances may create a need for a change in the monthly child support amount. Some common reasons for this to happen: Change in financial circumstances - less money. The Obligor (Payor) may lose his/her job, be laid off, of have some type of pay reduction, so that s/he may seek a change in child support. Change in financial circumstances -more money. The Obligor may make … [Read more...] about Increasing or Decreasing the Child Support Amount
