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Experienced Child Support Lawyers in Frisco, Texas

Protecting Your Children’s Best Interests

We understand that child support is a critical issue for many parents. Whether you are the custodial or non-custodial parent, ensuring fair and appropriate child support is essential for meeting your child’s needs. Our experienced family law attorneys help clients navigate the complexities of child support cases in Frisco, Texas, and the surrounding areas.

When you work with our firm, we take time to explain how Texas child support laws apply to your specific situation so you can make informed choices for your family. We regularly represent parents in Collin and Denton County courts, including matters filed through the Frisco office of the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division, and we stay focused on practical solutions that support your child’s day-to-day well-being. As your child support attorney, we help you gather financial documents, understand the range of possible outcomes, and prepare for each court appearance or negotiation with confidence.

Work with a trusted child support lawyer in Frisco to protect your rights and pursue fair arrangements. Call (469) 384-7303 or contact Heiman Law Firm today.

How is Child Support Calculated in Texas?

Texas follows child support guidelines that are intended to standardize the amount of support based on the paying parent’s income. However, several factors can influence the final amount, such as:

  • Amount of parenting time: The more time a parent has physical possession of the child, the lower their child support obligation may be.
  • Special needs of the child: If the child requires special care or medical treatment, additional support may be required.
  • Extra-curricular activities: Expenses for things like sports, music lessons, and other activities may be included in the support calculation.
  • Income and earning potential: For high-earning individuals, strict application of percentage guidelines might not be appropriate, and the court may look more closely at overall resources.

In many families, income can include more than just a regular paycheck, and we help you identify items such as bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, and certain benefits that might affect support. For high-earning individuals, strict application of percentage guidelines might not be appropriate. The court will consider both parents’ income and ability to pay when determining the child support amount. A child support lawyer on our team can also help you evaluate unusual financial situations, such as owning a small business or receiving stock-based compensation, so the court has a clearer picture of what resources are available to support your child.

Child Support Duration in Texas

In Texas, child support is typically required until the child turns 18 years old. However, there are exceptions:

  • High school students: If the child is still in high school at age 18, child support may continue until the child graduates.
  • Disabled children: If the child is disabled, child support may continue indefinitely.
  • Emancipation: If the child marries, joins the military, or is otherwise emancipated, child support may end earlier.

Parents are often unsure how long their financial responsibilities will last or what happens if a child repeats a grade or attends school part-time. We walk you through how Texas Family Code provisions apply to your child’s circumstances, including what documentation the court may require to show enrollment or disability. For families living in and around Frisco who may later move to another Texas city, we also address how relocation or changes in schooling could affect the end date of child support and what steps are needed if an order must be modified to reflect new realities.

Modifying Existing Child Support Orders in Frisco

Many parents find that the child support order that once worked for their family no longer fits after a job change, remarriage, or a significant shift in their child’s needs. Texas law allows child support to be modified when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances or when enough time has passed since the last order, but knowing whether you qualify can be confusing. We help you evaluate your situation, review your current order, and decide whether seeking a modification is worth the time, expense, and emotional energy involved.

When we pursue a modification, we gather updated income information, evidence of new expenses for the child, and any documents that show changes in parenting time or living arrangements. We then prepare and file the necessary pleadings in the appropriate Collin or Denton County court that serves Frisco residents, and guide you through hearings or negotiations with the other parent. By working closely with our child support attorney in Frisco, you can present a clear, organized picture of your circumstances and seek a new order that better reflects your family’s current reality.

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The Child Support Process in Frisco, TX

The child support process typically follows these steps:

  1. Filing a Petition: The process begins when one parent files for child support in court. This may be part of a divorce or a separate legal action.
  2. Calculating Support: The court will use the Texas Child Support Guidelines to calculate the support amount, but will also consider other factors that may impact the child’s needs and the parents’ financial situations.
  3. Modification of Support: If there are significant changes in circumstances (such as a job loss, income increase, or change in the child’s needs), child support orders can be modified. Our team will help you navigate the modification process.
  4. Enforcement of Support: If a parent fails to pay child support, there are legal mechanisms in place to enforce the order. This may include wage garnishment or other collection methods.

Throughout each stage, we guide you on what information to gather, how to communicate with the other parent, and what to expect in hearings at local courts that serve Frisco residents. We can clarify the differences between going through the Texas Attorney General’s office and pursuing relief directly through the district courts, and help you evaluate which route may be more practical for your situation. Our goal is to reduce uncertainty, keep you informed about timelines, and put you in the best position to comply with court orders while still meeting your own essential expenses.

Why You Need a Skilled Child Support Lawyer in Frisco

Child support issues can be complex, especially when both parents disagree on the amount or when one party is not paying the required support. An experienced attorney can help ensure that the support arrangement is fair and enforceable. We are committed to helping you protect your child’s financial well-being.

When you hire Heiman Law Firm, you gain an advocate who understands how local judges tend to view disputes over income, parenting time, and unpaid support in cases involving families from Frisco and nearby communities. We take the time to learn your priorities, whether that is securing enough support to cover housing and childcare or making sure your payment obligation reflects your true income and other legal responsibilities. By preparing you for mediation, negotiation, and possible court hearings, our child support lawyer in Frisco will help you move forward with a clearer plan.

Your family’s future matters. Trust our Frisco child support attorneys for results-driven advocacy. Call (469) 384-7303 or contact us online today.

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Common Questions About child support in Texas

  • Can we make a private agreement outside of court?
    You can, but we strongly recommend having it approved by the court to protect both parties.
  • Do support payments cover health insurance or daycare?
    These expenses can be addressed in the order depending on your child’s needs.
  • What happens if support isn’t being paid?
    The court can take action to enforce the order, including wage garnishment and other remedies.
  • Can we change our support order later?
    Yes, support can be modified if there’s been a significant change in circumstances.
  • How much support will I receive or have to pay?
    Texas uses a guideline formula, but the specifics depend on your income, custody arrangement, and other factors.
  • When does the duty to pay child support end?

    Unless the child marries sooner than age 18, joins the military, or does something else to become “emancipated” prior to turning 18 years of age, child support orders continue until the child reaches age 18. But if the child is in high school at age 18, support continues until high school graduation. If the child is disabled, it may be possible to continue child support for an indefinite period. Texas law makes no provision for support during college, or the payment of college expenses. But the parties may provide for the payment of those expenses by contract.

  • To what should the parties look for guidance regarding amount of child support to be paid?

    The Texas Family Code contains guidelines for the computation of child support. The guideline amount is presumably the minimum amount which should be awarded as support for the children. If any child has “special needs,” then additional child support may be awarded.

  • What is "child support"?

    Child support is money paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent in order to meet the needs of the children. There are main reasons and factors that require child support. Basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter set the minimum amount of child support needed. Most stares require divorced parents to have some form of health insurance for their children. The parent with the better employee-covered benefits will require a medical, dental and/or vision plan. There are uninsured or “extraordinary” medical expenses such as out-of-pocket medical costs, dental braces, casts, eyeglasses and other expenses. Other expenses such as transportation, entertainment, extracurricular activities, and college are included.

  • What happens if the parent ordered to pay child support doesn't pay?
    Texas has strong enforcement measures for child support, including wage garnishment, intercepting tax returns, or even suspension of a driver’s or professional license. If you are having difficulty receiving child support payments, we can help enforce the order through legal means​.
  • How long does child support last?
    In most cases, child support lasts until the child turns 18. However, if the child is still in high school at age 18, child support will continue until the child graduates. In cases involving children with disabilities, child support may continue for an indefinite period​.
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