Yes. In fact, wage garnishment is the most common form of child support collection. Typically, the custodial parent will go before the court and request a certain percentage of the non custodial parent’s wages be withheld, up to 50%. The non custodial parent,...
While they may pay a role in the day to day life of their spouse’s children, step-parents cannot be ordered by the court to be financially obligated to their step-children. In fact, use of a step-parent’s income in child support calculation is prohibited...
As far as the court is concerned, step-parents have no obligation of support for their step-children. The use of a step-parent’s income in the calculation of child support is actually prohibited by Texas family code.
To calculate the amount of child support that will be paid, you’ll need to come up with the monthly net income of the possessory parent. To determine your monthly net income, subtract federal income taxes, state income taxes, social security taxes, and union...
You first have to file a complaint, in writing, with The Child Support Division of the Texas Office of Attorney General. The state will then attempt to locate the non-custodial parent and collect the back support. Should further actions be required, the state will...
