Texas law requires parents to support their children. This applies whether the parents are married, divorced, or living separately. At my Houston family law office, I work with clients to make sure that child support awards are appropriate and based on full disclosure. I also make sure that other considerations, such as the amount of alimony paid, are factored into the final support order. Clients can be assured that I will make sure they are treated fairly in child support matters.
For information on obtaining child support, whether you are married, divorced, or never married, contact my law office, Frank E. Mann, Attorney and Counselor at Law. I can provide you with a full explanation of the Texas Child Support Guidelines, which determine how support is calculated. The guidelines are simply that--if both parents agree on a different arrangement, that agreement takes precedence over the guidelines, but must be approved by the family court judge. If there are unusual circumstances, such as a child with special needs, that is taken into account when determining the amount of support paid or received, and the length of time child support is paid.
If you are being sued for back child support, need to enforce a child support order, or are concerned about the paternity of a child you are being asked to support, I can help. Among the questions I can answer are:
For answers to these questions, and for any issues related to obtaining or paying child support, contact my Houston law office. At Frank E. Mann, Attorney and Counselor at Law, I am dedicated to protecting my clients. I develop solutions to child support problems that work.
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