Parents are required to financially support their children even when there is no support order. In fact, Texas’ child support requirements for parents generally involve 20 percent of the parent’s net income per child for noncustodial parents. If you are in the process of separating from your spouse and have children together, you can anticipate encountering child support orders at some point.
There are many benefits of a Frisco child support lawyer when attempting to navigate this process, including legal guidance and the protection of rights, managing the paperwork involved in your case, and negotiating a fair agreement. Contact Towson Law Firm, PLLC to schedule a consultation with a child support lawyer who could help you understand the legal process.
Family law is a complex matter, involving provisions that may be difficult to understand as well as the need for documentation and financial calculations. An experienced child support attorney in Frisco understands state and local rules as well as the factors that are used to accurately calculate the appropriate child support obligation for each parent, providing a distinct advantage during negotiations.
Family lawyer Matt Towson is an advocate for his clients, ensuring their interests are properly reflected in child support agreements. He knows the sort of documentation that parents are expected to provide during the determination of child support orders and understands the importance of avoiding unnecessary conflicts.
Unfortunately, not all parents who are obligated to pay child support do so. For those facing a former spouse’s non-payment or non-compliance with support orders, an experienced Frisco lawyer could offer beneficial guidance regarding jurisdictional laws and how to enforce or modify existing orders. Our team knows the type of material and substantial changes in financial or custody status that may result in the need for new orders and can petition the court on behalf of a parent to ensure the support modification process can begin.
Support orders are often established or modified through a Child Support Review Process, which is a meeting that takes place at the local Child Support Division office between the parents, their lawyers, and a Child Support Officer (CSO). While neither parent is required to have a Frisco attorney present at this meeting, it is important to understand that the CSO is not responsible for ensuring that the child support orders work for the benefit of the parents. They are simply there to ensure that the parents are given the right to establish support orders without a court hearing in most cases, and that the state’s process is upheld.
To ensure that your rights have been upheld and that support calculations have been adequately made and the orders are in the best interest of the child and their client, a lawyer could:
Furthermore, your attorney could negotiate for a fair agreement on your behalf, ensuring orders account for you and your child’s needs.
Handling child support meetings and determining the proper amount of support based on various financial factors can be extremely overwhelming without legal guidance. Let our team help you understand your rights and the process of determining fair support. Contact us for a consultation to learn more about the benefits of a Frisco child support lawyer.
Our Law Firm’s approach to your case is based on individual circumstances. Whether it is a simple negotiated settlement, or it requires an aggressive approach, we will protect and defend your best interests.
